Two railway lines in the north have gained hourly services following the May 2019 timetable change introduced last Sunday. The Halton curve is now being serviced by an hourly Chester-Liverpool
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Council commits to Skelmersdale outline business case
Lancashire County Council have approved the development of an outline business case for restoring the railway line serving Skelmersdale. Click here for the article
Continue readingMiddlewich service options reviewed
Consultants have reported that the economic and social business case is well proven for the restoring rail services on the Middlewich line. Unfortunately, initial work has highlighted challenges serving the
Continue readingBurnham backs Kenyon Junction proposal to provide Leigh with rail access
Andy Burnham has backed proposals to place a railway station at Kenyon Junction as the best option in the short term to provide access to the rail network for Leigh.
Continue readingCalls grow for Anfield station
Local leaders are calling for a proposed railway station at Anfield to be delivered. It will assist with concerns from local residents affected by match day and event traffic. Click
Continue readingProposed railway stations and Metrolink stops for Greater Manchester announced
Transport for Greater Manchester has announced a number of proposed railway stations that are being considered as priorities for further investigation in their recently published Transport Strategy. Not all of
Continue readingWarrington West progresses over the festive period
Work at Warrington West has progressed well over the festive period in the latest update by Warrington Borough Council. The Contractor had a very productive few days on site during
Continue readingWarrington West to progress over Christmas period
Work on the railway station at Warrington West is set to accelerate during a line closure between Christmas and New Year. Click here for the article
Continue readingStudy proposes heavy rail link for Rossendale
A study has stated that a peak hour service between Rawtenstall and Castleton is possible utilising the East Lancashire Railway. Click here for the article
Continue readingMiddlewich masterplan sets out possible station location
A masterplan for Middlewich has proposed a site for the railway station that could serve the town. Click here for the article
Continue readingTransport for Wales operates first trains over Halton curve
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
Continue readingWarrington 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
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