The final phase of testing is about to begin ahead of the launch of trams on the Manchester Airport branch on 3rd November. Click here for the story
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Councils meet to discuss reopening Skipton to Colne
Council representatives from Lancashire County Council have met their colleagues at North Yorkshire County Council to discuss the next stages required to reopen the Skipton to Colne railway line. Click
Continue readingMiddlewich Campaigners look for Cheshire Fresh Support
Campaigners behind the Middlewich Railway Station campaign are to write to key stakeholders behind the Cheshire Fresh developers to acquire support to get Network Rail and Cheshire East Council to
Continue readingFleetwood Line could reopen next year
Trains could start running on a section of the railway line between Fleetwood and Poulton. Click here for the story
Continue readingLiverpool Region Rail Strategy Adopted
The 30 year rail strategy to enhance the rail network in the Liverpool City Region has been formally adopted after it was approved at a meeting of the Cabinet of
Continue readingMaghull Station Plan Approved
Plans for several hundred homes and transport improvements including a new railway station at Maghull has been approved by Sefton Council. Click here for the story
Continue readingTransport Chiefs consider Pennine Link for One North Report
Transport chiefs behind the One North Transport Plan have agreed to consider the proposal to connect Skipton to Colne as part of its proposals to enhance connectivity. Click here for the
Continue readingNew Stations proposed as part of Merseyside Rail Strategy
A number of new railway stations and pieces of infrastructure have been proposed as part of a Merseyside Rail Strategy. The Liverpool City Region Long Term Rail Strategy has recommended
Continue readingTrams arrive at Manchester Airport
The first trams arrived at Manchester Airport on Monday Night as part of testing of the newest extension to Manchester Metrolink. Click here for the story
Continue readingTodmorden Curve Delayed Until May 2015
The start of railway services on the Todmorden Curve are to be delayed until May 2015. Click here for the story
Continue readingFive cities outline £15bn One North transport plan
Liverpool, Manchester, Leeds, Sheffield and Newcastle have outlined a plan to upgrade the transport infrastructure. A High Speed Link crossing the Pennines would connect Manchester, Sheffield and Leeds with the
Continue readingMP demands assurances over Halton Curve
Wrexham MP Ian Lucas has pressed for further details with regards to the delivery of the Halton Curve project and the proposed rail services on the line. The curve was
Continue readingSupport grows for Rossendale Railway Link Campaign
Politicians are lending their support to a campaign to restore railway services in Rossendale as a survey supporting it passes 1,500 supporters. Click here for the story
Continue readingTrafford Centre Metrolink Extension goes to Public Consultation
A major public consultation has started into the delivery of an extension to the Manchester Metrolink, which would serve the Trafford Centre. Click here for the story
Continue readingHalton Curve Restoration Funding Announced
Chancellor George Osborne has announced £10 million of funding to restore train services over the Halton Curve. Click here for the story
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