Bee Network trains and stations part of ‘London-style’ plan for Manchester
Transport for Greater Manchester has announced plans to bring train services into the Bee Network. Andy Burnham’s plan with the Bee Network is to bring…
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Northern Belle train to pass through Yorkshire this Thursday
The Northern Belle train will be running once again, passing through Yorkshire on a trip to Carnforth. On the 19th December 2024, the Class 47/57…
Steam locomotive 61306 Mayflower to visit Yorkshire this weekend
61306 Mayflower is set to haul The Christmas White Rose this Saturday (23rd November). The train will depart from Barrow in Furness with a diesel…
Steam locomotive 61306 Mayflower to pass through Derbyshire this week
61306 Mayflower will be on the mainline this week as it hauls the Christmas White Rose to York. On the 20th of November, the tour…
Special steam train trip to raise money for Manchester cancer charity
This weekend’s Mancunian trip between Manchester and Bridgnorth will raise money for Maggie’s charity. Maggies offer emotional and practical support to those with cancer and…
Transpennine Route Upgrade progress marked by first electric train
There was cause for celebration when, for the first time, an electric train ran between Manchester Victoria and Stalybridge.
Train operator reveals top stations for students in Cheshire, Manchester and Lancashire
Northern has released a map showing which of its routes are the most popular with students for their commute to schools and colleges.
100th InPost locker installed at Northern station
The rail operator is working with Europe's leading automated parcel machine service provider and has now seen its 100th locker installed
Book Review: Great Central Railway Joint Operations around Manchester and in South Yorkshire by Bob Pixton
This lavishly-illustrated book looks at lines that operated jointly with the Great Central around Manchester and across the Pennines into Yorkshire.
Watch: Drone footage of burst water main on tracks in East Manchester
A burst water main in East Manchester caused major flooding to the railway tracks.
