North West & Central: North West news
Major investment into West Coast main line railway signals
A once in a generation investment is being made to improve railway signalling on a key section of the West Coast main line in the North West.
Women signallers making history at Sellafield in Cumbria
Sellafield signal box on the Cumbrian Coast line has become the first to be entirely staffed by women since the Second World War.
Rat-infested illegal fly tipping cleared from Stalybridge railway
Thousands of pounds have been spent clearing illegal fly tipping dumped metres away from live railway lines in Tameside.
Heritage stations restored for Manchester to Wigan passengers
Two heritage railway stations on the Manchester, Atherton and Wigan line have been improved for Northern passengers.
Manchester Piccadilly escalator trials virus busting technology
Space-age technology is being trialled at Manchester Piccadilly station to give passenger escalators added protection from COVID-19.
Historic signal box restoration on picturesque Settle to Carlisle line
A Grade II listed signal box on one of the country’s most picturesque rail routes is being refurbished to improve future journeys for passengers and freight.
Port of Workington railway bridge reopens to motorists
A new railway bridge has reopened to motorists in Cumbria after a major upgrade at the Port of Workington.
Float-away helium party balloon delays trains to Liverpool
A helium balloon has caused delays to rail passengers after it got tangled in 25,000-volt overhead electric cables which power trains on Merseyside.
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