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Videos show North West railway engineers battling against Storm Christoph

Railway engineers across the North West are battling the effects of Storm Christoph as they try to keep passengers and freight safely on the move.

Storm Christoph travel warning issued across North West

With the North West and Cumbria experiencing extremely wet weather rail passengers are being advised to check before they travel.

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Network Rail slams reckless TikTok of live railway photoshoot

Jan 14, 2021

The shocking footage reported to Network Rail after it was shared on social media shows a car parked in the middle of the tracks at The Oaks level crossing, at Bromley Cross in Bolton, along...

Major upgrade to passenger lifts at Macclesfield station starts next week

Jan 12, 2021

A much-needed £400,000 investment as part of the Great North Rail Project will make step-free access more reliable to station platforms. Work will start on Wednesday 20 January and take place until Wednesday 31 March...

Grade II listed Lancaster station footbridge to undergo major overhaul

Jan 5, 2021

The historic footbridge, which spans platforms 3 – 6, will undergo structural repairs, have a new roof and windows installed, as well as a fresh coat of paint. The improvements are thanks to a £1.3m...

Passengers reminded of major upgrade to lifts at Macclesfield station

Dec 22, 2020

A much-needed £400,000 investment as part of the Great North Rail Project will make step-free access more reliable to station platforms. Work will start on Wednesday 20 January and take place until Wednesday 31 March...

Station footbridge upgrade improves Merseyrail network for passengers

Dec 9, 2020

More than £1m has been invested by the Great North Rail Project to restore and upgrade the station’s footbridge. The transformation was delivered in two phases, the first of which began in March 2019. This...

North West passengers asked to plan ahead when travelling over Christmas

Dec 7, 2020

Passengers using the railway in the North West, Lancashire and Cumbria are being asked to plan ahead of the Christmas holiday as work takes place to improve passenger journeys. Over Christmas and New Year Network...

Passengers to benefit from new lifts at Macclesfield station

Nov 24, 2020

A much-needed £400,000 investment as part of the Great North Rail Project will make step-free access more reliable to station platforms. Work will start on Wednesday 20 January and take place until Wednesday 31 March...

Laser and drone technology recreates Ribblehead viaduct like never before

Nov 23, 2020

An essential upgrade to brickwork and drainage is underway on the 144-year-old structure which carries the historic Settle to Carlisle railway 400 metres across the Ribble valley. As part the £2.1m Great North Rail Project...
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