Train services connecting Manchester and Leeds are still not operational despite the burst water main that caused the disruption last week being fixed over the weekend.
United Utilities has now stopped the major water leak onto the railway in Audenshaw, but Network Rail has said that the flood has damaged a…
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Arcadis to reimagine Solihull transport systems to reduce dependence on cars
Solihull Council has instructed Arcadis to develop a research study to transform the borough’s transport infrastructure.
The move comes as highway systems in the area are operating at capacity and journey times are increasing. Acardis’ research will look to develop ideas on how the borough can deliver zero-carbon mobility options as…
Crossrail | Network Rail’s East London station upgrade complete after year-long setback
The upgrade of Ilford station in East London has finally been completed.
Ilford train station’s new entrance building opened today (Friday 2 September). It has been upgraded as part of Network Rail's programme of station upgrades in East and West London, which are needed to cater for Elizabeth line services. The…
Network Rail forced to close line in Manchester after burst water main floods tracks
Engineers scrambled to fix a burst water main on Thursday 1 September which flooded a railway track connecting Manchester with Leeds.
Passengers were warned of severe delays after the leak started at 2am and Network Rail was forced to suspend all trains when the railway was flooded near Fairfield station. This…