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Disused Preston to Longridge rail line clean up blighted by fly-tipping to take a year

The fly-tipping on the disused railway. Community groups in Preston are working with Network Rail to clean up the disused Preston to Longridge railway. The line near Skeffington Road in Deepdale has been spoiled by fly-tipping […]

1 month ago
Preston Railway Station disruption expected as two weekends of rail line closures begin

Preston Railway Station. Pic: Blog Preston 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
Network Rail warn of ‘noisy works’ overnight in Ashton-on-Ribble and Cottam

Looking down on the railway line as it approaches Ashton-on-Ribble Pic: Tony Worrall Residents living along the railway line through Ashton-on-Ribble and Cottam are being told to prepare themselves for ‘loud banging noises’. Network Rail has warned of works taking place overnight on […]

3 months ago
Preston Trampower’s Ribbleton office nears completion as Skeffington Road site remains stalled

The former Station House in Gammull Lane restoration works Pic: Blog Preston Long-running works to convert a former Station House into the headquarters of the city’s proposed Tram firm look set to be complete – while the Preston Trampower plans remain on […]

8 months ago
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Major rail disruption between Preston and Wigan North Western

The overhead wires damaged near Wigan North Western Pic: Network Rail Lancashire & Cumbria Passengers attempting to use the West Coast Main Line from Preston are seeing major disruption. Network Rail say the line is due to see major disruption throughout the rest of […]

11 months ago
Idea to reopen Midge Hall Station is raised in Parliament

Midge Hall station closed in 1961 Pic: Nigel Thompson/Wikipedia The campaign to reopen Midge Hall station and the route from Preston to Liverpool without having to travel via Wigan has been raised with the Prime Minister in parliament. South […]

1 year ago
Preston Railway Station roof needs major overhaul

Preston Railway Station roof Pic: BBC LDRS/WSP/Network Rail 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 […]

2 years ago
Preston Railway Station to see four weekends of no trains due to engineering works

West Coast main line passengers are being urged to plan their journeys ahead of four weekends of essential railway improvements at Preston station. Network Rail is investing £1.5m to upgrade […]

2 years ago
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