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
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Network 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
Continue readingHalton Curve work completed
Work to upgrade the Halton Curve so that an hourly train service could use it from December was completed over the bank holiday weekend. The Frodsham control area has been
Continue readingPoliticians push forward Clitheroe-Hellifield proposal
Local politicians have been lobbying key stakeholders to help restore the railway line between Clitheroe and Hellifield. Click here for the article
Continue readingSupport for Middlewich as LEP study seeks support
Network Rail are keen to move forward on the proposed restoration of rail services to Middlewich as the Local Transport Board discussed an LEP study that will look into demand
Continue readingMaghull North opening date set
The railway station at Maghull North is expected to open for regular passenger services on the morning of Monday 18 June. The railway station will be located on the Merseyrail
Continue readingCampaign to restore Clitheroe to Hellifield services
Ribble Valley Council are set to campaign for regular rail services between Clitheroe and Hellifield. The railway line is currently used for freight services and weekly Dalesrail services. If frequent
Continue readingFirst piece of track laid on Trafford Park extension
The first piece of track has been laid on the Manchester Metrolink tram extension towards Trafford Park. The first piece of track was laid at Parkway Circle. Trams are expected
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