Publicly-owned train operators report growth in passengers using their stations
Train operators which have been brought back into public ownership have published information about their passenger numbers, which shows significant i…
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Avanti West Coast begins diverting trains via historic route
Work has begun on Clifton Bridge in Cumbria and means that the West Coast Main Line has is now blocked. Avanti West Coast has, however,…
Where and when to see a Class 52 locomotive as it hauls The Pathfinder Finale
Class 52 No. D1015 is to haul The Pathfinder Finale this weekend (20th December), which will bid farewell to tour promoter, Pathfinder Railtours. Departing Salisbury…
Yellow Northern train promotes integration of transport in Greater Manchester
A Northern train has been painted yellow to promote the integration of Greater Manchester’s train services into the Bee Network from December 2026.
3 MILLION train tickets made available for just £2
Northern is once again having its Flash Sale, with 3 million tickets available for just £2. Tickets are on sale now and will run until…
Weekend disruption to train services in Greater Manchester
There will be a disruption to train services between Manchester and Bolton this weekend because of engineering work at Salford Crescent station.
Electrification of Greater Manchester railway line officially complete
This weekend saw the completion of the £100m electrification of the railway line between Wigan and Bolton.
Steam locomotive 60007 Sir Nigel Gresley to visit Carlisle this Wednesday
60007 Sir Nigel Gresley is to visit Carlisle this Wednesday, 11th June 2025, as it hauls The Fellsman. Departing Crewe at 06:38, a diesel locomotive…
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…
Most of Northern’s Train Services Will Run As Normal This Bank Holiday
For the bank holiday, most Northern trains will be running as normal; however may be busy.
