School trips by train instead of coach could benefit budgets
To save money on school trips, train operator Northern has suggested that schools should “Give up the coach and try us instead”.
Tag: Chester
Steam locomotive 34067 Tangmere set to pass through Oxenholme Lake District this Saturday
34067 Tangmere is set to pass through Oxenholme Lake District this Saturday (24th August) as it hauls part of The Cumbrian Mountain Express.
Lancashire rail lines to have no Northern service this Sunday
Northern is advising passengers of short term cancellations this Sunday, 30th June.
New bi-mode trains begin operating in North Wales
On 2nd June Avanti West Coast launched its new summer timetable, with extra services on some routes and a fleet of 23 new trains.
Bank holiday rail disruption for Shropshire and Cheshire
Network Rail is urging passengers to check before travelling between Shrewsbury and Crewe during the upcoming bank holiday weekend.
New initiative offers Travel Companions to help visually-impaired rail travellers
A new initiative by Transport for Wales has helped to give people with visual impairments more confidence to travel by providing Travel Companions.
Steam locomotive 60532 Blue Peter set to visit Shropshire this Thursday
60532 Blue Peter is set to visit Shropshire this Thursday as it completes a loaded test run as part of its return to mainline service
Steam locomotive 44871 to visit Cheshire this Saturday
LMS Black 5 No. 44871 will be visiting Cheshire this Saturday (2nd March 2024) as it hauls a tour from London.
Cancelled: Steam locomotive 60007 Sir Nigel Gresley to visit Shropshire this Tuesday
60007 Sir Nigel Gresley is returning to the mainline this Tuesday as it operates a loaded test run on the LSL circuit.
Hourly Liverpool – Cheshire services to return next week
From 12 February, hourly train services between Chester and Liverpool via Runcorn, Helsby, and Frodsham will be reinstated by Transport for Wales.