Date: 17/05/2015

Direct rail services between Manchester and Burnley have been reinstated. It follows the reopening of the 500m stretch known as the Todmorden Curve, which has been delayed by a year. The route was initially axed in 1972. Passengers no longer have to change at Hebden Bridge in Yorkshire on journeys between Burnley and Manchester. Burnley Council said £10m had been invested in the link, which will halve travel times to about 50 minutes between the two stations.

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Direct rail services between Manchester and Burnley are reinstated.