Greater Manchester

Northern Class 323 unit arrives at Bolton in the early hours of June 3 after becoming the first electric-powered train to run from Wigan. NETWORK RAIL.

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First electric-powered train runs between Wigan and Bolton

First run is significant milestone in project to have electric traction on passenger services later this summer.

Electrification 4 Jun

An artist's impression of the proposed Golborne station. TRANSPORT FOR GREATER MANCHESTER.

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Plans for new Greater Manchester station approved 64 years after town lost rail connection

A new Golborne station is hoped to be up and running by the end of 2027.

Transport for Greater Manchester 1 May

Passengers at London Waterloo. JACK BOSKETT/RAIL.

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Government launches consultation on rail reform

The government has launched a consultation which will last for eight weeks on its ambitious plans for a major overhaul of the country’s railway system.

Department for Transport 18 Feb

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News Analysis: GBR searches for answers to ticketing simplification

THE future under Great British Railways is one which few are privy to yet. But one area where it does appear to be marching forward with a clarity and purpose is ticketing.

Ticketing 6 Feb

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Public consultation planned for Manchester Oxford Road upgrades

Network Rail has launched a public consultation on ambitious plans to modernize Manchester Oxford Road Station, aiming to enhance passenger experience and improve the overall performance of the regional rail network.

Network Rail 21 Jan

Freightliner container freight train passing Manchester Oxford Road on the congested two-track railway through Manchester Castlefield. ALAMY.

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Freight bosses fear losing Manchester paths as part of devolution of passenger services

Greater Manchester Combined Authority plans to bring eight rail lines in the city under its Bee Network

Greater Manchester 31 Dec

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Planning application submitted for new £32 million Golborne rail station

A planning application by Transport for Greater Manchester (TfGM) for a new £32 million railway station in Golborne has been submitted to Wigan Council

Transport for Greater Manchester 21 Nov

A 3D image of the new platform at Salford Crescent taken from the existing platform

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Weekend closures for Salford Crescent station in 2025 while new platform is built

Network Rail is to close Salford Crescent on seven occasions next year while a new platform is constructed

Greater Manchester 21 Oct

Mayors Andy Burnham and Andy Street meet with the Secretary of State for Transport, the Rail Minister, and senior officials from the DfT

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Private investment might link West Midlands-Greater Manchester by rail

West Midlands and Greater Manchester mayors meet DfT and private sector to ‘solve a national priority for better rail connectivity.’

Infrastructure 1 Feb

Greater Manchester

First electric-powered train runs between Wigan and Bolton

Plans for new Greater Manchester station approved 64 years after town lost rail connection

Government launches consultation on rail reform

News Analysis: GBR searches for answers to ticketing simplification

Public consultation planned for Manchester Oxford Road upgrades

Freight bosses fear losing Manchester paths as part of devolution of passenger services

Planning application submitted for new £32 million Golborne rail station

Weekend closures for Salford Crescent station in 2025 while new platform is built

Private investment might link West Midlands-Greater Manchester by rail

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No takers so first DB Cargo UK Class 67 goes for scrap

FirstGroup explains why Class 222s were "only option" for Lumo Euston-Stirling service

GB Railfreight planning to repurpose at least 12 more Class 66s for heavy trainloads

Greater Manchester

First electric-powered train runs between Wigan and Bolton

Plans for new Greater Manchester station approved 64 years after town lost rail connection

Government launches consultation on rail reform

News Analysis: GBR searches for answers to ticketing simplification

Public consultation planned for Manchester Oxford Road upgrades

Freight bosses fear losing Manchester paths as part of devolution of passenger services

Planning application submitted for new £32 million Golborne rail station

Weekend closures for Salford Crescent station in 2025 while new platform is built

Private investment might link West Midlands-Greater Manchester by rail

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No takers so first DB Cargo UK Class 67 goes for scrap

FirstGroup explains why Class 222s were "only option" for Lumo Euston-Stirling service

GB Railfreight planning to repurpose at least 12 more Class 66s for heavy trainloads

DB Cargo UK discussing transferring drivers to rival as it deals with Network Rail contract loss

FirstGroup confirms Class 222s for Euston-Stirling Lumo route

UK "fails to provide trains people want or like"

Why the Class 67s have been running on borrowed time for nearly the whole of their lives

All three West Coast Main Line open access bid rejected

Delay in EMR Class 810 delivery could affect other operators