The final concrete pour has taken place on the Manchester Metrolink transport extension to Trafford Centre, marking another milestone on the project that is expected to open in the first
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Robroyston, Worcestershire Parkway and Warrington West lined up for December opening
Three railway stations are set to join the rail network in December following updates from the organisations leading their delivery. Worcestershire Parkway and Warrington West are expected to open on
Continue readingMP launches petition calling for Golborne railway station
Jo Platt MP has launched a petition calling for the restoration of the railway station serving Golborne. The West Coast Mainline runs through the town between Wigan and Warrington. Click
Continue readingWork nears completion on Warrington West
The railway station at Warrington West is almost complete with major stakeholders expecting the opening date to be the December 2019 timetable change. The linked article has a number of
Continue readingHeadbolt Lane and St James included in Liverpool City Region Plan
A report to be considered at the Liverpool City Region Combined Authority’s next meeting in September, sets out a priority list of 18 green transport projects, including two new railway
Continue readingInitial findings of Middlewich rail study published
An LEP funded study into the railway line between Northwich and Sandbach has revealed two options for returning services to the line. The North/West Strategic package which would provide 2
Continue readingWarrington West opening date slides
The opening date for Warrington West railway station could be as late as the December 2019 timetable changes following changes to the processes that need to be completed for opening
Continue readingClearance works set to start on Preston Tram project
Works to clear vegetation from a section of the former railway line between Preston and Longridge are expected to start in September. There are hopes that the first passenger carrying
Continue readingLiverpool St James gains backing of businesses
Local business have highlighted the reopening of the St James railway station serving the Baltic Triangle in Liverpool as a major priority. This follows support from the Metro Mayor Click
Continue readingLiverpool stadium plans add to calls for Anfield station
Plans to expand Anfield football ground have added to calls for Anfield station to be reopened on the freight line near to the stadium. Click here for the article
Continue readingConcerns about Warrington West parking charges
Concerns have been raised that the introduction of parking charges at the new railway station at Warrington West will lead to overspill parking in surrounding areas. The proposed charge will
Continue readingLiverpool mass rapid transit proposed
The Liverpool City Region Mayor has proposed a mass rapid transit connecting the centre to the knowledge quarter. The mayor appears to have suggested that the system may not be
Continue readingTimetable change restores regular services to two railway lines in the north
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
Continue readingCouncil 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
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