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Train travelling along a rail line that has undergone electrification

Electrification of Wigan to Bolton railway announced as “game changer” for Greater Manchester

By Conrad Bower | 1 September, 2021News

Electrification of the Wigan to Bolton line, first announced in 2013 at a cost of £37m, is predicted to cost £78m in announcement today and will be completed by 2024/25.

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Improvements to Levenshulme Station given start date, but no disabled access included

By Conrad Bower | 14 June, 2020News

Levenshulme Station will get some long needed improvements but access to the Victorian era station by disabled people will still be denied due to stairs only access. Long-suffering rail commuters from Levenshulme are set to get some relief from the flooding, poor lighting and general disrepair that afflicts the station. Northern Rail and Network Rail […]

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