Hot on the heels of Lancashire County Council bowing to public pressure and reversing its plans to cut bus subsidies come more good news for local commuters – the train […]
Campaigners fight to save First Transpennine train service
Users of the Windermere to Manchester train line are up in arms after First Transpennine they are cancelling a peak time commuter train service from Kendal to Lancaster – leaving […]
Lancaster MP Backs HS2, despite concerns it might cost Lancaster economy up to £45 milliion in lost business
Despite recently revealed figures which indicate Lancaster may lose out if the controversial HS2 rail link is built, the plan continues to earn the support of its MP, Eric Ollerenshaw. […]
Transport expert warns against ‘localisation’ of railways
John Whitelegg Local transport expert Professor John Whitelegg has warned against proposals from Lancashire County Council to get the government to press ahead with plans to hand powers to manage […]
Morecambe MP welcomes rise in rise in rail passenger numbers
Morecambe MP David Morris has welcomed figures released by Lancashire County Council which suggest that rail passenger numbers have increased significantly at Carnforth railway station since 2004/5 – and for […]
Rail upgrades no real benefit to Lancaster, says expert
Local transport expert Professor John Whitlegg has welcomed the news that the North West’s transport links will be transformed by a £9 billion national programme of rail investment announced by […]
Could Morecambe trains Go Electric again?
An electric train at Morecambe Promenade station in 1964. Photo, featured in “Little” North Western Railway, courtesy Martin Bairstow. Used with permission The possibility of the Morecambe line being included […]