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West Lancashire Railway
Preston goes Inter-City Electric… eventually
The year 2024 marks the 50th anniversary of the electrification of the West Coast Main Line through Preston. The London to Glasgow travel time was reduced to five hours. The […]
There are some interesting connections between early motor car makers and the railways in Preston. In the early 20th century Preston had a good number of motor car garages. It […]
Studying old plans can lead to interesting discoveries. One such discovery reveals another of Preston’s lost railways. Also, the origin of the UK’s motorways goes back further than you might […]
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 […]
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- Grasshoppers Nursery in Fulwood suspended from providing care while Ofsted investigation takes place
- Investigation underway after Deepdale Road bus fire with road repairs needed
- Encounter torchlight procession road closures confirmed between Moor Park and Preston city centre
- Police at scene of Walton Summit crash
- Award-winning Fell Bistro in Longridge to close replaced by Neapolitan-style pizzeria Oh! Pizza
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