53 h. ago Two people killed in tragedies on Greater Manchester railway lines

The line between Stockport and Sheffield is currently closed as emergency services respond

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54 h. ago Tragedy as person dies on railway line in Greater Manchester

Trains were stopped as emergency services responded

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4 d. ago Plans for new railway line between Manchester and Liverpool 'set to go ahead'

The Manchester Evening News has backed plans for the new line

Politics

1 week ago Live updates as emergency services called to 'incident' on railway near Greater Manchester

Trains between Liverpool and Wigan North are affected

Politics

3 w. ago The pub with an adorable miniature railway in its back garden with £1 rides

"It doesn't cost a fortune, it's a £1 ride and what else can you get for £1 these days? You can't even get a cup of coffee for that."

Economics

3 w. ago Andy Burnham says case for new Manchester to Liverpool railway line has 'landed' in London

The Greater Manchester mayor has spent the day in London, trying to convince the government to back the major transport project

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3 w. ago LIVE: Andy Burnham issues update on new Manchester to Liverpool railway line

The Greater Manchester mayor is selling his plans to the government

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3 w. ago East Lancashire Railway suspend steam trains due to wildfire risk

'While we share your love for steam, safety must come first'

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