WATCH: First electric train on newly-electrified line in Greater Manchester
For the first time since the announcement that the line from Wigan to Bolton in Greater Manchester would be electrified, an electric train has operated…
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Plans released for new Liverpool – Manchester railway line
Today, 14th May, plans are being released for a new railway line between Liverpool and Manchester, which could bring a £90bn benefit to the region.
Manchester City Centre trams suspended after power-outage
Transport for Greater Manchester are advising passengers to plan ahead as trams are suspended on parts of the Metrolink due to a power outage. An…
Northern advises passengers ahead of new timetable this May
In common with other train operators, from Sunday, 18th May 2025, Northern will introduce a new timetable for its train services.
TransPennine Express brings smiles to passengers with Easter Egg giveaway
To brighten up customers' journeys, from Monday, 14th to Thursday, 17th April, TransPennine Express is giving away Easter Eggs across its network.
Water bowls for dogs at eleven TransPennine Express stations
From today (Friday 11 April), train operator TransPennine Express (TPE) is providing water bowls for passengers' dogs at eleven of its stations.
Mayors put case for ‘Northern Arc’ linked by Liverpool-Manchester railway
At a trade fair in France today, political leaders put the case for a new railway linking Liverpool and Manchester.
Do Not Travel: Major London – Scotland railway line shut after landslip
Update: 22nd February – Lines have now reopened, but delays and cancellations are expected until 12:00 A landslip has closed the West Coast Main Line…
West Yorkshire trains set for three weeks of disruption
For three weeks in March, train services in West Yorkshire will be severely disrupted beacue of work on the Transpennine Route Upgrade (TRU).
Storm Éowyn: 14 railway lines to see no service as Northern issues Do Not Travel warning
Northern has issued a Do Not Travel warning as Storm Éowyn brings gale-force winds to the North of England.