Topic: Manchster

Manchester railway upgrades continue

This Christmas and New Year will see a wide-ranging programme of works undertaken in and around Manchester. The government’s infrastructure agency Network Rail is continuing a programme of upgrades, improving capacity and relieving bottlenecks. The...Read more

28-12-2021|Comment|author: Simon Walton

Could British trams carry more than just passengers?

With news that freight trials are under consideration in Karlsruhe, could British tram operators follow their German counterparts and carry more than passengers on their light urban rails? Would frustrated business owners welcome the opportunity...Read more

24-08-2020|Comment|author: Simon Walton

Transpennine upgrade funding pledged by UK government and welcomed by freight operators

Work on the Transpennine main line between Leeds, Huddersfield and Manchester, has been strengthened by a funding package announced by the UK Transport Secretary Grant Shapps. 589 million British pounds (646 million Euros) has been...Read more

23-07-2020|Comment|author: Simon Walton