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'Heroes in hi-vis' - railway workers save 81-year-old blackberry picker
Two railway workers have been hailed as heroes after saving an 81-year-old man who became stranded while picking blackberries for his wife in the Peak District.
Float-away helium balloon delays trains in Manchester
A helium balloon has caused delays to rail passengers after it got tangled in 25,000-volt overhead electric cables which power trains in Manchester city centre.
Leaf blasting trains start clearing rail routes across North West
A fleet of ‘leaf-busting’ trains have started blasting leaves off the line to help keep passengers and freight moving across the North West this autumn.
Rail and road workers join forces against motorway graffiti blight
Illegal graffiti vandals are being dealt a double blow as Network Rail and National Highways join forces to fight the blight on rail and road networks.
Abnormal load - video shows railway bridges driving through town centre
Impressive time-lapse video has been released showing railway bridges driving through the streets of Warrington as part of major work to improve journeys for rail passengers and freight.
Helicopters help railway engineers going 'down under' in the Peak District
In a rare move construction materials have been airlifted into position by helicopter for essential repairs to a ventilation shaft in one of the deepest railway tunnels in Britain.
Drone footage shows picturesque rail route’s protection from landslips
Drone footage has been released showing how one of the country’s most picturesque rail routes has been protected from landslips to secure future journeys for passengers and freight.
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.
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