Preston Railway Station

Preston Railway Station is on the West Coast Mainline and operated by Avanti West Coast. The station is a listed building and sees services to London, up to Scotland and many local services too serving Manchester, Liverpool, Blackburn and elsewhere.

Major delays between Preston and Ormskirk after level crossing crash

Major delays to rail services between Preston and Ormskirk are being experienced due to a crash at a level crossing. The crash is understood to be at the Bee Lane […]

8 months ago Preston’s ‘dismal, dilapidated’ station and the early railways

Preston’s first railway entered the town in October 1838. There was much celebration as the journey time from Preston to Wigan was reduced to half an hour compared to three […]

8 months ago Leader of Preston City Council speaks out against plans to shut Preston Railway Station ticket office

The Leader of Preston City Council has spoken out against plans to close Preston Railway Station’s ticket office. Proposals for the future of railways outline how ticket offices would be scrapped and […]

8 months ago Avanti West Coast worker helps highlight early menopause

A Preston woman has been helping her colleagues talk openly about the menopause. Hellen Briscoe was diagnosed with perimenopause at the age of 37 and approached Avanti West Coast about […]

8 months ago Advertisement Advertisement Preston Railway Station roof needs major overhaul

A major refurbishment of the roof of Preston railway station is planned after decorative cast iron adornments plunged onto the platforms and track below. Ahead of the overhaul – a […]

9 months ago Appeal to find missing 18-year-old last seen at Preston Railway Station

Police are asking for help to find a missing 18-year-old last seen at Preston Railway Station. Ethan Rydeheard, who is missing from the Rossendale area, was last seen at 6.50pm […]

9 months ago Preston from the air, then and now

The town centre There are many aerial views of Preston from the past, and comparing them with today’s views is interesting. The first image was taken in 1949 and shows […]

9 months ago Rail strike on Saturday 29 July will affect Avanti, Transpennine Express and Northern services from Preston Railway Station

Passengers planning to travel from Preston Railway Station are being advised of strike action this Saturday (29 July). Industrial action by the RMT means there will be limited rail services […]

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