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…
Tag: Wigan North Western
Avanti West Coast releases tickets for Christmas travel
To help passengers plan Christmas travel arrangements, Avanti West Coast has released its best-value fares for travel during the festive period.
Blue Pullman HST to pass through Scotland this Saturday
The Blue Pullman HST will be passing through Scotland this Saturday (13th September) as it heads to Inverness. Departing Rugby at 07:13, the HST will…
Avanti West Coast Completes Wigan North Western Upgrades
Avanti West Coast invested nearly £1 million into improving Wigan North Western station.
Then and Now Mural at Wigan North Western
Wigan North Western now has a new mural, which has been unveiled as part of a community project.
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…
Northern train services affected by Bank Holiday work
Across the May bank holiday, most of Northern's train services will be running as normal.
Northern Belle train to visit Carlisle this Saturday
The Northern Belle is to visit Carlisle this Saturday (1st March 2025). The tour will start at Manchester Victoria behind a Class 47 or 57…
3 Class 20 locomotives to visit Hertfordshire this Friday
3 Class 20 locomotives are to visit Hertfordshire this Friday (21st February 2024). The UK Railtours’ Chopper Quartet tour will start at Preston (Lancs) behind…
Manchester rail passengers warned of Major Disruption after car crashes onto railway tracks
Due to a police incident, which involved an overnight car crash that saw the car crash onto the railway line, there is major disruption this…