Tree falls on line as Lancashire and Greater Manchester trains affected
UPDATE: Trains are now running normally again following repairs A tree has fallen on the railway line between Bolton and Lostock and has closed all…
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WATCH: First electric train on newly-electrified line in Greater Manchester
For the first time since the announcement that the line from Wigan to Bolton in Greater Manchester would be electrified, an electric train has operated…
Preston to Colne trains set to begin trial this April
To help older and disabled people when they use trains, Northern is running a trial to give them greater confidence when they use the rail network.
50 Northern stations to have parcel delivery lockers
Lockers operated by the parcel delivery service Quadient are being installed at 50 railway stations throughout the North of England.
Railway line in Greater Manchester to be closed for 10 days
Train services between Wigan and Bolton will be suspended for ten days at the end of August in connection with the line’s electrification.
Greater Manchester trains to be disrupted as work gets underway
Wigan to Bolton electrification works and improvements around Southport mean disruption for passengers in North West England.
Train operator reveals top stations for students in Cheshire, Manchester and Lancashire
Northern has released a map showing which of its routes are the most popular with students for their commute to schools and colleges.
Lancashire and Yorkshire railway stations benefit from new information screens
Northern has installed new LED customer information signs at at key stations giving enhanced information and providing clearer signage.
Six-day Wigan-to-Bolton railway closure to commence
Network Rail is advising passengers that the railway will close for six days between Wigan and Bolton from this Saturday (24 June).
Northern plays classical music to help combat anti-social behavior in the North East
To help combat anti-social behaviour, Northern is to play classical music at four more stations in the North East following similar trials at other st…