Two return train services have operated between Chester and Liverpool Lime Street via the Halton curve today. They were operated by Transport for Wales unit 175104. The first regular services
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Warrington West station progresses
New milestones have been reached by the contractors building Warrington West railway station. The new station building is ready for internal fit out, all permanent sheet piles have been installed
Continue readingStreetcar proposed for Birkenhead
A motion has been put forward to introduce a streetcar scheme in Birkenhead to support the major developments connected to Wirral Waters. Click here for the article
Continue readingMiddlewich campaign awaits study
The campaign to restore passenger services to Middlewich are awaiting a report from WSP that is studying the case for reopening the line. Our Campaign is moving on rapidly. Along
Continue readingHalton curve services launch postponed
Regular services on the Halton curve have been postponed from December 2018 to May 2019 because suitable rolling stock will not be available in time. Click here for the article
Continue readingMP proposes Anfield station to resolve concerns
An MP has suggested that the construction of a railway station serving Anfield could help resolve many of the concerns that local residents have with regards to plans to increase
Continue readingPaper petition launched for Fleetwood campaign
Paper petitions have been placed around the town of Fleetwood for people who wish to show their support for restoring the railway line to Fleetwood. Click here for the article
Continue readingNetwork Rail explains how Maghull North was constructed so quickly
Network Rail has added an article to their website that provides background on the design and construction process that allowed them to deliver Maghull North railway station so quickly. Source:
Continue readingTrack laying begins at Trafford Centre
The first section of track was laid at the Trafford Centre on the new extension to Manchester Metrolink. Tracklaying has already commenced in other sections of the extension with work
Continue readingFirst structures installed at Warrington West
The first structures at Warrington West railway station have been installed. The station is expected to be completed in summer 2019. Click here for the article
Continue readingLEP moves focus of Middlewich study
A feasibility study into reopening the railway line through Middlewich will focus on producing an outline business case following directions from the Transport Secretary. Click here for the article
Continue readingMiddleton Metrolink extension receives backing
The extension of the Manchester Metrolink towards Middleton has received backing from Transport for Greater Manchester following a meeting between the local council and TfGM. Click here for the article
Continue readingTunnel under Manchester could be used to move growing numbers
A tunnel under Manchester city centre could be developed to ensure that growing numbers of people are able to travel across the city. Various proposals have been put forward in
Continue readingMaghull North set to open on Monday
The first rail service is set to leave Maghull North station for Liverpool Central at 05:58 on Monday 18th June 2018, when the new station opens to the public. It
Continue readingSummer closure to begin work on Trafford Centre connection
The Manchester Metrolink line to Eccles will be closed for 13 days as part of works to create the junction for the new extension to Trafford Park. Click here for
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