Tag: Greater Manchester

When can you ride behind steam locomotive 34072 257 Squadron in Lancashire this July?

Locomotive no. 34072 '257 Squadron' is to visit the East Lancashire Railway…

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Fifty-three railway stations to introduce tap-in-tap-out

Fifty-three stations in south east England are to introduce tap-in-tap-out ticketing by…

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Dovetail Games release Glossop Line for Train Sim World 3

Train Sim World 3 has added the Glossop Line to its routes.…

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Northern asks whether announcements pronounce station names correctly

Northern is asking its passengers to confirm that its announcements pronounce station…

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Ramsbottom man praised for work at Stockport station

The scheme has supported the local community whilst turning around the Brinnington…

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Salford Central station reopens with more accessible platforms

Salford Central station reopened yesterday (Sunday 4 June) after the completion of…

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Businesses back call for underground connection at Manchester Piccadilly

Manchester's political leaders today met with businesses from across the North to…

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£72 million improvements announced for for railways in Manchester

The government has announced a £72 million improvements package for railways in…

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Northern is highly commended for being an inclusive employer

The Greater Manchester Good Employment Awards have recognised the rail operator for…

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New pop-up spa and community hub for Greater Manchester railway station

Heaton Chapel station in Greater Manchester is providing a newly-refurbished space to…

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