Date: 17/11/2017

Platforms have been demolished and tracks removed in the first week of work to upgrade the Blackpool to Preston railway line. The platforms at Blackpool North station have been removed to make way for an improved layout. Five signal boxes have been decommissioned and work has started on building a new platform at Kirkham and Wesham station. And, despite complaints of late-running replacement bus services, rail bosses claim the eventual improvements due to the 19-week project will make the pain worthwhile.

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Blackpool to Preston railway line work will be 'worth pain' says rail chief

Blackpool Gazette

Platforms have been demolished and tracks removed in the first week of work to upgrade the Blackpool to Preston railway line.

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Blackpool North on 7th January 2008, with a mix or trains waiting their next turn of duty.
Location: Blackpool North
Company: Preston and Wyre Railway, Dock and Harbour
07/01/2009 Graham Morgan

The first visit of a Class 221 Voyager to Blackpool North. Voyager 221105 stands at platform 1 (left) on 25 November 2014 with a proving run from Preston in advance of the daily service to London, due to commence on 15 December 2014. With Blackpool Tower illuminated in the background, Northern Class 142, 150 and 156 units await their next turns.
Location: Blackpool North
Company: Preston and Wyre Railway, Dock and Harbour
25/11/2014 John McIntyre

Looking towards Blackpool North station from the locomotive shed area on 26 December 1967. See image [[29212]]. Black 5 no 45353 is just leaving the platform with the 2.30pm to Leeds via Manchester, with a BRCW DMU over on the left.
Location: Blackpool North
Company: Preston and Wyre Railway, Dock and Harbour
26/12/1967 Robin Barbour Collection (Courtesy Bruce McCartney)

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