Direct rail connections between Southport, Preston and Ormskirk could soon become a reality after ambitious proposals for the scheme...
More bus and rail tickets in Merseyside now available to buy online
Andrew Brown, , News, Liverpool City Region, Merseyrail, Transport, Travel, 8More bus and rail tickets are now available to buy online via the MetroSmart portal, as part of the...
Merseyrail celebrates record breaking 99% punctuality despite extreme weather
Andrew Brown, , Business, News, Bootle, Formby, Merseyrail, Southport, Transport, Travel, 3Merseyrail has solidified its reputation as one of the most punctual train operators in the UK by breaking a...
Southport to Manchester rail link consultation closes tonight as people urge to give views
Andrew Brown, , Business, News, Northern, Southport, Transport, Travel, 265People have until 11.59pm tonight (Wednesday 10 March) to submit your views over a consultation which could see Southport...
Rail campaigners unite in calls to safeguard vital Southport to Manchester rail services
Andrew Brown, , News, Southport, Transport, Travel, West Lancashire, 4A cross-party group of MPs and community leaders have come together to safeguard essential rail services that serve half...
Merseyrail to increase train services as Covid-19 cases continue to fall
Andrew Brown, , Coronavirus, News, Merseyrail, Southport, Transport, Travel, 10Merseyrail will be increasing its services across most lines from Sunday 14 March. This is in response to more...
Petition launched to maintain Southport to Manchester rail services
Andrew Brown, , News, Rail, Sefton Council, Southport, Transport, Travel, 281The Department for Transport has been told “Hands Off” Southport’s direct rail service to Manchester Piccadilly service by a...
Pleasureland boss calls for Southport to Manchester rail services to be maintained
Andrew Brown, , Business, News, Business, Norman Wallis, Southport, Southport Pleasureland, Transport, Travel, 295Universal Rides Limited CEO Norman Wallis is urging against making any rail changes which could have “a detrimental effect...
Roadworks begin on Marine Drive in Southport and will last up to three months
Andrew Brown, , News, Marshside, Sefton Council, Southport, Transport, Travel, 37Roadworks will start on Southport’s coastal road this week. Work on Marine Drive is due to begin from this...
Southport could lose Manchester Piccadilly rail link as consultation launched
Andrew Brown, , Business, News, Northern, OPSTA, Southport, Transport, Travel, 23Southport could lose its direct rail link with Manchester Piccadilly. The move would enable rail operator Northern to improve...
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