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Storm Bert sees all rail services north of Preston suspended

Preston Railway Station during Saturday afternoon Pic: Blog Preston All rail services north of Preston have been suspended due to Storm Bert. Avanti West Coast is advising passengers not to try and travel during Saturday (23 November) afternoon and […]

5 months ago
Preston Railway Station disruption expected as Avanti, Northern and Transpennine Express issue strike info

Preston Railway Station. Pic: Blog Preston Rail passengers trying to use Preston Railway Station are being told to brace for 48-hours of disruption. The latest rail strikes take place this week as ASLEF (the union which […]

12 months ago
Major delays between Preston and Ormskirk after level crossing crash

The tractor and train at the crossing Pic: British Transport Police 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 […]

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

Preston Station Pic: Donna Clifford 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 […]

2 years ago
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Three of North’s top poets descend on Preston for a night of spoken word

A diverse range of the North’s strongest voices will descend on Preston later this month for a powerful night of poetry. Spoken Word in the City is a unique one-off […]

2 years ago
Northern pacer train makes final journey (at last!)

Marking the final journey of the Pacer train Pic: Northern Northern trains have finally retired the much-hated pacer trains. Regularly chugging between Preston and many destinations the shuttle-buses have carried their final passengers. Clocking up more than 300-million miles the […]

4 years ago
Northern train services set to increase around Preston

An increasingly rare sight, a Northern train leaving Preston Railway Station Pic: Ian Simpson More Northern trains will start running between Preston and Blackpool South from tomorrow (Monday 20 July). Since the start of lockdown, services have started to increase but next week is […]

5 years ago
Northern, Virgin and Transpennine trains disruption continues at Preston Station due to Leyland overhead wire damage

Delayed services at Preston Station Pic: Steve Saul Rail passengers are continuing to be caught up in major delays to and from Preston. Damage to the overhead wires near Leyland caused a bottle-neck on both the West Coast […]

6 years ago
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