Tag: Merseyside

Agreement signed to transform Liverpool’s rail network

An agreement was signed on 16 November by Transport Secretary Mark Harper…

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Merseyrail tour raises over £12,000 for four charities

The Branch Line Society’s recent “ 5:08 Sunset” rail tour of the…

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Liverpool man launches project to save a Merseyrail Class 507 train

A Liverpool rail enthusiast is appealing for individuals to express their interest…

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“The 5:08 Sunset” set to be a Class 508 farewell rail tour

On 29 October Merseyrail and the Branch Line Society are running a…

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Northern donates equipment to Cheshire and Yorkshire rugby teams

Northern has given new kit and equipment to grassroots rugby teams in…

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Newton-le-Willows: world’s oldest railway viaduct repaired in time for bicentenary

Network Rail is repairing the oldest railway viaduct in the world in…

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LNER and Merseyrail come out top for child-friendly rail travel

The Campaign for Family-Friendly Trains has proclaimed Merseyrail and LNER the best…

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Train operator reveals top stations for students in Cheshire, Manchester and Lancashire

Northern has released a map showing which of its routes are the…

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New trains on Merseyrail’s Wirral lines from Monday

On Monday (21 August), Liverpool City Region will welcome its new publicly-owned,…

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