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    Newton le Willows Platform Extensions

    Despite being started months ago, both platform extensions to the east of the station appear to have stalled. The platform edges have been completed, but the actual platform tops are unfinished, and are therefore still out of use. Has anyone any idea as to the cause of delay? Many Thanks
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    Bury-Holyhead Flying Scotsman 15th September

    Referring to this railtour schedule https://www.cfps.co.uk/scotsman After ELR stops, this service is calling at Man Vic, Newton le Willows & Warrington BQ. However, on that weekend lines between Deansgate and Eccles are closed for engineering work, with Liverpool - Manchester Northern services...
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    Newton-le-Willows - new assembly plant & extra services?

    Hi, I've just received some 'propaganda' through my letterbox form the local Labour party. Some of which makes interesting reading... 1) There is the possibility of Spanish loco manufacturer Talgo selecting Parkside to manufacture, assemble and test trains in preparation and anticipation of...
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    Group Save & Senior Railcard

    Hello, Sorry, but I cannot find a definitive answer to this, so it thought I'd ask here, rather than to enquire at ticket purchase stage... Myself and 3 friends often travel together using the Group Save ticket on London Overground / SouthEastern. Our next trip is scheduled for a few weeks...
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    Newton le Willows - York. split ticket

    Hi, Normal adult off-peak day return fare is £36.90. I don't have a Rail card, but I am over 60, so is the following permitted? Senior Wayfarer £6.00, which will take me as far as Greenfield Greenfield-York return £25.90 (even if my selected train doesn't actually stop at Greenfield) Saving...
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    Newton le Willows - Wigan

    Someone mentioned in the pub the other night of a new proposed passenger service which would link NLW with WNW. I can't find anything about this, (pie in the sky?) but I'm aware of the proposed WNW to Manchester via Golborne / Lowton junctions service that will replace the current Scotland -...
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    Manchester United Halt additional services?

    Does anyone know if Northern will be running specials to and from Picc to the Halt on Saturday for the RL Grand Final event?

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