Tag: Wigan North Western

Steam locomotive to pass through Cumbria this Saturday

Steam locomotive 34046 Braunton will haul 'The Lakelander' between Preston and Carlisle…

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Steam locomotive 6233 Duchess of Sutherland to visit Carlisle this Saturday

For the first time in a number of years, LMS Duchess No.…

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Weekend journeys affected as £3m project takes place in Greater Manchester

Passengers are being reminded of changes affecting weekend journeys between Bolton and…

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Unique mural to celebrate town’s heritage created at Wigan North Western railway station

The colourful large scale mural was created by local artist Jess Riley…

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Government approves £78m electrification of Wigan to Bolton railway line

Chris Heaton-Harris, Rail Minister, has today confirmed that the electrification of the…

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Steam locomotive 6201 Princess Elizabeth to visit Preston this Saturday

Steam locomotive 6201 Princess Elizabeth will be back in steam on the…

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Locals invited to get onboard with mural project at Wigan North Western

Rail operator, Avanti West Coast, has invited artists from the local community…

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Urgent repairs in progress at Wigan North Western railway station

Passengers who use or plan to use Wigan North Western station are…

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Dozens apply for new Mobility Scooter Permit scheme by rail operator Northern

Making its network more accessible has always been an ongoing project for…

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