Kidsgrove cable damage leads to disruption for rail passengers
National Rail said Avanti West Coast services running from London towards Manchester would not call at Macclesfield, instead diverting to Crewe.Northern services will run between Macclesfield and Manchester Piccadilly only, it added.Avanti West Coast customers would be permitted to use existing tickets at no extra cost on selected CrossCountry or London Northwestern Railway services, a spokesperson said.
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Daily Mirror
2 hours ago
- Daily Mirror
Cut price train tickets across UK set to mark 200 years since the rail revolution
The Mirror joined a beautiful replica of Locomotion No.1 - which made the historic first ever steam trip was on Sept 27, 1825 - with exciting plans to celebrate the birth of the railway. Steam filled the air as the Mirror relived the first locomotive-powered passenger rail journey in history. A joyous ring of a bell marked the start of a one-hour trip through the rolling countryside of Co Durham, and a step back in time. We had been invited to witness the meticulous preparations for Sept 27 this year, and the 200th anniversary of the first ever passenger railway journey using steam locomotives. Back then, 450 people were carried along the Stockton and Darlington Railway at a speed of 15 mph. The beautiful working replica of Locomotion No.1 was waiting to take us on our trip of a lifetime. Built by the rail pioneer George Stephenson of Newcastle, the original Locomotion powered that historic service back in 1825. Soon, the stunning replica will travel along parts of the original route, made possible through a partnership with Network Rail. The journey this September will be cheered on by spectators as part of a public programme of events. Cut price rail travel is planned right across the UK, to get as many people as possible using the railway to mark the historic milestone. We boarded in Stanhope, Co Durham, sitting in the tiny wooden carriage 'Experiment'. It carries the latin motto 'Periculum Privatum Utilitas Publica', 'Private Risk for Public Good', a tribute to those early investors in the future of rail travel. There are two benches for seating, with a team of a dozen steam enthusiasts and volunteers making last minute checks on both the track and engine. We reached 10 mph on a scenic journey to Bishop Auckland; at that speed, you could see hares running through fields, ducks paddling around babbling brooks and birdlife flying above the engine as it chugged its way through green pastures. When those first ever passengers boarded the original trip 200 years ago, excited spectators lined the route. Journalists had travelled from around the country to witness the moment. Few could have predicted how it would transform modern life as we know it. The ability to travel easily and cheaply led to the growth of our seaside resorts and tourism; commuting became an option for the first time, as residents of towns and cities were able to live further from workplaces; business prospered in the Industrial Revolution. It standardised time, because of the need for rail timetables; previous 'local times' in different locations across the country ended. People in towns and cities could travel easily and cheaply to see friends and families in rural locations for the first time. It was also key to fast, overnight postal services, newspaper and milk deliveries, even good old fashioned fish and chips. Fresh daily catches were taken from our coastal fishing fleet inland for the first time. Reduced journey times meant the fish was still fresh. The success of the Stockton and Darlington Railway demonstrated the viability of steam-powered railways as a mode of public transport, paving the way for the growth of our railway network Steve Davies, 66, former colonel with The Queen's Lancashire Regiment, has masterminded the Locomotion No 1 project for SDR200. "The lack of an enclosed cab on the engine means you feel very close to the noise and action as we start the train," he said. "This project gives me a newfound admiration for the engineers and crews of 200 years ago. The original engine was made in Newcastle so they had to drag it with a wagon pulled by horses on a muddy road. "This one will look amazing when it goes over Skerne Bridge and the iconic viaduct to mark the 200th anniversary. "That is the oldest, longest serving railway bridge still in operation anywhere in the world." The pristine engine, his pride and joy, will be ready for a programme of events to mark the historic birth of the steam-powered rail travel two centuries ago. The Locomotion will be seen on a 26-mile route between Shildon and Stockton via Darlington. Free tickets will be required at designated viewing locations in Shildon on Friday Sept 26, and Hopetown Darlington on Saturday Sept 27 this year. SDR200 festival director Niccy Hallifax (c), said those first passenger trains had "democratised a whole host of different activities". She added: "Now we are looking to the future, the climate crisis challenge and the exceptional role that railways have to play in hitting our net zero goal. This festival is a real showpiece. "We will showcase opportunities in this region to enable young people to look for jobs in different industries." There will also be a series of events to mark the anniversary. Ghost Train is a two-part outdoor performance; another outdoor show called Steam celebrates the ingenuity of George Stephenson and Edward Pease, pioneers of the S&DR and there will be a line-up of 'Next Generation Locos' to recognise the future of rail. *
Glasgow Times
8 hours ago
- Glasgow Times
£5.9m Bowling bridge work to close train line for Christmas
Work is already underway by Network Rail to install the new structure at the Exxon site in Bowling. However, during Christmas and New Year's Eve, the schedule will intensify, shutting a line from Glasgow city centre. There will be no trains between Dalmuir and Balloch/Helensburgh Central, or between Glasgow Queen Street and Crianlarich, from the end of service on December 24, 2025, until the start of service on January 2, 2026. This will also affect Caledonian Sleeper services to Fort William. This is when part of the railway embankment will be removed to make space for the new bridge, then rolling the bridge into place and reinstating the track, overhead lines and signalling infrastructure. So far, approximately 80,000 tonnes of earth material have been cleared from the site in preparation for broader work across the summer, including casting the new 2500-tonne bridge structure, which begins this month. £5.9m bridge work to close Glasgow train line for Christmas (Image: Colin Mearns) READ NEXT: Inside the plans for major Buchanan Galleries refurbishment The new railway bridge will open up direct access to the area, roughly the size of 85 football pitches. Its installation is part of the Glasgow City Region City Deal, aimed at improving transport links, supporting economic growth, and encouraging more sustainable development. Developers hope the work will transform the brownfield into a hub with space for industrial units, storage facilities, distribution centres and office space. Laura Craig, scheme project manager at Network Rail Scotland, said: 'This bridge will play such an important role in the wider project to bring new life to the former Exxon site. "It's taken a lot of careful planning and collaboration to get to this point, and we're excited to see it start to take shape. 'We're always mindful of the communities we operate in and will be doing everything we can to keep people informed, carrying out this vital work safely and with as little disruption as possible.'
BBC News
a day ago
- BBC News
Shrewsbury bridge streets 'an absolute eyesore' due to pigeon poo
Streets under a bridge in Shrewsbury have been called an "absolute eyesore" by one visitor to the town who was disgusted by the build up of pigeon poo. Devereux Biddlecomb told the BBC the pavements under the train bridges on Chester Street and Castle Foregate were caked in pigeon poo and the "grotty state" was spoiling the town's beauty. Deputy leader of Shropshire Council, Alex Wagner, said it needs permission from Network Rail to improve the netting on the bridges, where the birds roost."It is the number one problem in my inbox for the area," Wagner said. Network Rail who owns the bridges, has been contacted for a response. Liberal Democrat Wagner added while the council has plans to improve the area, it needed to go "step by step" as there would be no point on doing a big clear up, until the netting was Rail improved the netting in 2021 and while Vagner said it helped, it only solved the issue for a short while."It is clear we need more netting, perhaps the meshing is more hardcore and metal rather than the sort of string we have at the moment," he said. He added the bridges and paths underneath formed a key linkway which "tens of thousands of people have as their main pedestrian route". Follow BBC Shropshire on BBC Sounds, Facebook, X and Instagram.
