Urgent safety advice released after Manchester train derailment
The Rail Accident Investigation Branch has released urgent safety advice following a freight train derailment in Manchester. The freight train, which was travelling between Peak…
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Greater Manchester rail stations to close next year for improvement work
Greater Manchester stations Salford Central and Salford Crescent will close for periods of 2025, as Network Rail carries out improvement works.
Enjoy a day out by train to the Yorkshire Dales
Train operator Northern has announced a new Saturday service from Rochdale to Ribblehead for people who wish to explore the Yorkshire Dales.
Steam locomotive 60007 Sir Nigel Gresley to pass through Manchester and Newcastle this Friday
LNER A4 No. 60007 Sir Nigel Gresley will be on the mainline this Friday as it heads to Newcastle as part of a light engine movement.
Services to be disrupted in Greater Manchester for next five weekends
For the next 5 weekends buses will replace trains between Bolton, Salford Crescent, Salford Central, Manchester Piccadilly and Manchester Victoria.
Greater Manchester railway station mural updated to show latest trains
A mural at Salford Central station depicting some of Northern’s fleet of trains haa been updated to show examples of its latest diesel and electric …
Six railway stations set to benefit from new Network Rail and Transport for Greater Manchester partnership
A new partnership between Network Rail and Transport for Greater Manchester has been announced today, with a joint aim to develop proposals for six st…
Footbridge connecting Salford and Manchester officially opened
A new footbridge that is part of a key pedestrian and cycle route between Salford and Manchester has now been opened to users.
Salford Central station reopens with more accessible platforms
Salford Central station reopened yesterday (Sunday 4 June) after the completion of the first phase of work to make it more accessible.
Steam locomotive 46115 Scots Guardsman to haul Manchester – Carlisle tour this Saturday
46115 Scots Guardsman will be visiting Manchester and Carlisle this Saturday, 21st January, as it hauls The Winter Cumbrian Mountain Express.