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More trains, more seats and quicker journeys as rail industry launches December 2025 timetable
The rail industry has launched the biggest timetable change on the East Coast Main Line (ECML) in more than a decade today (Sunday 14 December), as part of a wider set of timetable changes across the network.
All aboard! Railway 200’s exhibition train arrives at London Paddington
- A special exhibition train celebrating 200 years of the railway arrived at London Paddington this morning (Monday 8 December) and will be open for visits until Saturday 13 December
- Get your free tickets through the Railway 200 website at railway200.co.uk/inspiration/.
National & regional news
Section of Manchester ring road to close this weekend as part of ongoing Ordsall Chord railway upgrade work
A number of railway arches which make up a disused section of railway will be removed this weekend as work continues to build the Ordsall Chord.
Descendant of George Stephenson offers seal of approval for the Ordsall Chord
A relative of George Stephenson, who built the first public inter-city railway line in the world in Manchester, has given his backing to the Ordsall Chord.
Manchester Victoria passengers urged to check before they travel as improvements continue over spring bank holiday
Passengers in the Manchester area are being reminded to check before they travel this spring bank holiday weekend as work to connect Manchester’s two main train stations continues.
Manchester Victoria passengers urged to check before they travel as rail improvements continue in May
Passengers in the Manchester area are being urged to check before they travel as work to connect Manchester’s two main train stations gears up over the last two weekends in May.
Manchester Victoria and Salford Central stations reopened following railway upgrade
Manchester Victoria and Salford Central stations reopened to passengers today (Monday 4 April) after a 10-day closure over Easter as part of a £1bn+ railway upgrade.
Alliance formed to make new Ordsall Chord a reality
Network Rail has formed an official construction partnership to build the new Ordsall Chord in Manchester, which will help improve rail travel for commuters across the north of England.
Ordsall Chord legal challenge dismissed
Network Rail today welcomed the Court of Appeal’s decision to dismiss a legal challenge to the process by which permission was granted for a much-needed railway improvement in central Manchester.
Correction- Manchester Victoria and Salford Central station closures over Easter
Although Network Rail will start work at Manchester Victoria following the last train today (Wednesday 23 March 2016) trains will continue to run into Manchester Victoria and Salford Central until the last train tomorrow (Thursday 24 March 2016).
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