A man whose sister died at a level crossing in Southport four years ago says he is “horrified” to...
Heroic rail worker praised after saving passenger’s life at Southport Railway Station
Andrew Brown, , News, Northern, Rail, Southport, 20A rail worker has been nominated for a national industry award after he saved someone’s life at Southport Railway...
Southport MP says this week’s rail strikes are ‘a kick in the teeth to hard working people’
Andrew Brown, , News, Damien Moore, Merseyrail, Network Rail, Rail, Southport, Transport, Travel, 304Southport MP Damien Moore MP says this week’s rail strikes are “a kick in the teeth to hard working...
Historic Birkdale Signal Box to be restored as Network Rail reveals plans for 117 year old landmark
Andrew Brown, , News, Birkdale, Network Rail, Rail, Southport, 13Photo by Dave Brown of Dave Brown Photography One of the most historic railway landmarks in Southport is to...
People give huge backing to calls to restore rail services between Southport, Preston and Ormskirk
Andrew Brown, , News, Burscough Curves, Consultation, Rail, Southport, Transport, Travel, 348Southport people are calling for direct rail travel between Southport, Preston and Ormskirk to be restored, saying that “inclusivity...
Southport business leaders urge people to back campaign to restore direct rail to Ormskirk and Preston
Andrew Brown, , News, Burscough Curves, Merseyrail, Rail, Southport, Transport, Travel, 307Business leaders, rail campaigners and local residents in Southport are calling for direct rail services between Southport, Ormskirk and...
MP: ‘Vital rail link must reopen to connect Southport with North West, Scotland and south of England’
Andrew Brown, , News, Burscough Curves, Merseytravel, OPSTA, Rail, Southport, Transport, 238During the Queen’s Speech debate last week, Southport MP Damien Moore applauded the progress made in recent years to...
Direct rail between Southport, Preston and Ormskirk a step closer after plans submitted
Andrew Brown, , Business, News, Burscough Curves, Damien Moore, Northern, Ormskirk, Rail, Southport, Transport, Travel, 12Direct rail connections between Southport, Preston and Ormskirk could soon become a reality after ambitious proposals for the scheme...
Petition launched to maintain Southport to Manchester rail services
Andrew Brown, , News, Rail, Sefton Council, Southport, Transport, Travel, 249The Department for Transport has been told “Hands Off” Southport’s direct rail service to Manchester Piccadilly service by a...
Restoration of historic rail lines revives hopes for new Southport to Preston train link
Andrew Brown, , News, Burscough Curves, Merseyrail, Northern, OPSTA, Rail, Southport, 21The restoration of two historic rail routes in a £794million Government scheme has given renewed hopes of the renewal...
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