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.

Preston man stabbed officer in the neck during Radio 2 in the Park police operation

A man has been convicted of the attempted murder of a special constable in a targeted attack. Russell Smith, 54, of Shakespeare Road, Preston, was found guilty of attempted murder […]

3 weeks ago Adlington, Buckshaw Parkway, Chorley, Croston and Euxton Balshaw Lane stations due to see improvements

Five train stations in and around Chorley may be host to improvements to increase connectivity between Manchester and Preston. Following scrutiny from councillors, the works which also boost sustainable travel, […]

4 weeks ago Review: Does the Heymac from this new Preston eatery beat that well-known classic?

Heyman Food Express on Fishergate in Preston city centre opened its doors in December and is brought to the city by influencer Heyman Food Reviews who has a strong following […]

2 months ago Preston Railways Station toilets to close for up to eight weeks for upgrade

The toilets at Preston station are to close for up to eight weeks as part of a major overhaul of the facilities. Train operator Avanti West Coast, which runs the […]

2 months ago

Advertisement Preston Railway Station disruption expected as two weekends of rail line closures begin

Rail passengers using Preston Railway Station are being warned of disruption due to track works up the line. Network Rail is carrying out work between Lancaster and Carlisle which is […]

2 months ago Police presence greets Preston North End and Blackburn Rovers fans back from London after anti-social behaviour reports

A large number of officers were on hand to greet football fans home from the capital at the weekend. Preston North End and Blackburn Rovers both had away fixtures to […]

3 months ago Sexual assault investigation launched at Preston Railway Station

Police are investigating reports of a sexual assault on a train at Preston Railway Station. British Transport Police have released pictures of a man they wish to speak to in […]

3 months ago Avanti West Coast strike action to add to train service woes over Christmas period

Train managers at Avanti West Coast will strike over the Christmas period in a dispute over rest day working arrangements. The RMT union walkout, on 22, 23 and 29 December, […]

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