Railway

27th January 2025

The reason why Stockport station has been temporarily renamed to ‘Scottport’

No, don't worry, you weren't just seeing things....

10th January 2025

The Northern Belle, ‘Britain’s poshest train’, is coming to Manchester, with a seven-course banquet on board

Brb, just living out my Bridgerton dreams....

30th December 2024

Picturesque Greater Manchester railway granted £1.3m to restore historic viaduct

The funding will help the 200-year-old heritage railway continue operating for generations to come. ...

4th September 2024

Disruption expected as key part of ‘major’ Greater Manchester motorway closes this weekend

Motorists are being urged to plan ahead....

6th May 2024

An ‘immersive’ 1940s-themed weekend is taking over Greater Manchester’s heritage railway this month

Get ready to dig out your retro gladrags....

15th April 2024

Beloved Thomas the Tank Engine replica is back travelling through Greater Manchester next month

The legend returns....

26th March 2024

Government lays out next steps for ‘Northern Powerhouse Rail’ between Liverpool and Manchester

A much-needed boost following the sour taste left by HS2....

10th January 2024

Series of Greater Manchester railway upgrades to bring disruption over next few weekends

Passengers are being urged to "plan ahead"....

10th November 2023

Train drivers wanted to help run the iconic Hogwarts Express railway route from Harry Potter

'You're a wizard — at driving trains...'...