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Network Rail is thanking residents and motorists in Hadfield near Glossop after unexpected complications to essential railway bridge maintenance led to an extended road closure.

Passengers are being advised about work to replace the lift giving access to platforms 13 and 14 at Manchester Piccadilly station.

Network Rail workers in Cumbria joined forces with a local farmer to keep passengers and freight trains moving on the West Coast main line.

Passengers are being advised of upcoming changes to Sunday journeys between Wigan and Bolton to prepare for a major electrification upgrade.

Passengers are being advised of changes to weekend journeys on the Wirral line later this month during essential railway bridge maintenance.

Plans have been revealed for a new Assisted Travel Lounge at Manchester Piccadilly station for passengers who need help to get on and off their train.

Samaritans volunteers will be at railway stations across the North West this week as part of the charity’s Brew Monday campaign.

Passengers are being advised about work later this month to replace the lift giving access to platforms 13 and 14 at Manchester Piccadilly station.