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
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Warrington 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
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
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