North West & Central: North West news
Signalling fault in Wigan causing delays to rail passengers
Passengers are being warned of major disruption to trains after a fault with signalling equipment in Wigan.
Railway restoration for historic Settle to Carlisle signal box
A Grade II listed signal box on one of the country’s most picturesque rail routes has been refurbished to improve future journeys for passengers and freight.
Advance notice to passengers about Manchester Piccadilly lift work
Passengers are being advised about work next year to replace the lift giving access to platforms 13 and 14 at Manchester Piccadilly station.
Manchester Piccadilly station sees busiest day since March 2020
The return of the Christmas markets has seen daily passenger numbers at Manchester Piccadilly station return to levels not seen since before the start of the Covid-19 pandemic.
Endangered hazel dormice to get first ever dedicated railway crossing
Engineers are building a tiny railway crossing for wild hazel dormice in a bid to save the endangered species from extinction.
Time-lapse released of Calder Valley line flood protection work
Impressive footage has been released showing major work to protect Calder Valley line passengers and surrounding communities from the risk of flooding.
Broken-down train causes Manchester Piccadilly disruption
Passengers in the North West are being warned of major delays after a train broke down outside Manchester Piccadilly station.
Railway station lifesavers installed across the North West
Lifesaving defibrillators are being rolled out across railway stations in the North West to help save people in cardiac arrest.
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