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An MP has criticised the government for scrapping rail funding plans. The £500m Restoring Your Railway Fund aimed to reinstate axed local services at stations across the UK, including the Bury to Rochdale via Heywood rail line. Ministers confirmed the scheme would not be going ahead due to 'cost and wider capacity challenges'.
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The 180-year-old Summit Tunnel connecting Rochdale and Hebden Bridge has received a facelift to provide a safer, more reliable service.
(Permalink) Hebden Bridge Rochdale Summit Tunnel Summit Tunnel (Littleborough): Passengers travelling between Rochdale and Hebden Bridge are being reminded about changes to journeys during essential upgrade work inside one of the world's oldest railway tunnels. Network Rail is re ... |
Passengers travelling between Rochdale and Hebden Bridge are being reminded about changes to journeys during essential upgrade work inside one of the worlds oldest railway tunnels.
(Permalink) Hebden Bridge Rochdale Summit Tunnel Summit Tunnel (Littleborough): Passengers travelling between Rochdale and Hebden Bridge are being reminded about changes to journeys during essential upgrade work inside one of the world's oldest railway tunnels. Network Rail is re ... |
One of the world's oldest railway tunnels is being made more reliable for passengers this autumn.
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Rail improvements announced for Greater Manchester as part of the Transpennine Route Upgrade (TRU) boost to Northern economy. Improvements require 16-day railway closure in August between Manchester Victoria and Rochdale/Stalybridge stations.
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