North West & Central: North West news
One of the world's oldest railway tunnels gets some tender loving care
One of the world’s oldest railway tunnels is being made more reliable for passengers this autumn.
Grade II listed Lancaster station footbridge restored for passengers
Passengers can now enjoy a completely restored Grade II listed railway footbridge at Lancaster station.
Advance notice to passengers about Manchester Piccadilly lift work
Passengers are being advised about future work to replace the lift giving access to platforms 13 and 14 at Manchester Piccadilly station.
Key rail route to North Wales to be protected from flash flooding
Rail passengers on a key route connecting North Wales to the North West will soon benefit from railway lines which are better protected from flash flooding.
Key Manchester rail route gets 21st century signalling upgrade
A once in a generation overhaul of Manchester’s railway signalling system is complete to improve future journeys for passengers and freight.
Divers pour underwater concrete to protect West Coast main line
Specialist divers are pouring underwater concrete to protect two major railway viaducts carrying the West Coast main line in Carlisle.
Shocking CCTV films car inches away from striking train on level crossing
Shocking video has been released showing a car driver ignoring red lights at a level crossing and driving directly in front of an oncoming train in the Lake District.
Railway fly-tipper fined thousands after home address found in waste
A fly-tipper has been convicted and ordered to pay £3000 after his home address was found in illegally dumped waste on railway land in Lancashire.
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