Faster train travel in the Northwest
Plans have been revealed for an improved rail network across Manchester and Salford.
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Munitions stolen from train at Warrington
Seven of these packages have now been found near a railway line in the Folley Lane area of Warrington, Cheshire.
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West coast mainline decision
An announcement is due later on which company will run the West Coast mainline. The decision to award the franchise to FirstGroup was scrapped over "technical flaws" in the bidding process. The transport secretary will appear before MP's to explain the costly u-turn.
Services suspended after station death.
Services from Manchester Picadilly to Manchester Airport have been suspended after a man was was hit by a train at East Didsbury station.
The man who is thought to be in his fifties, was taken to Manchester Royal Infirmary but was declared dead on arrival.
Delays of up to 60 minutes
Trains are currently being diverted away from East Didsbury station with Northern Rail services going via Stockport and Wilmslow. Delays are currently running at up to 60 minutes and are expected to continue.
Man dies following incident in East Didsbury
A man has died after being hit by a train at East Didsbury Station in Manchester.
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Train delays after incident at East Didsbury
A person has been hit by a train at East Didsbury.
Because of this, there are delays of up to 60 minutes between Manchester Piccadilly and Manchester Airport. There is no current estimate for when a normal service will resume.
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