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Two new crossings for Little Hulton after residents’ concerns

Two new pedestrian crossings are set to be built in Little Hulton after residents raised concerns over safety in the […]

Part of Metrolink's Eccles line to close for rail replacement works

Part of Metrolink’s Eccles line to close for rail replacement works

Two tram stops on Metrolink’s Eccles line will close for 10 weeks to allow for major rail replacement work to […]

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Services resume at Salford Central after multi-million pound refurb

Rail services have resumed at Salford Central station this week after a multi-million-pound refurbishment. The station, which serves more than […]

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Third platform for Salford Crescent as government announces further investment in rail services

A third platform is set to be constructed at Salford Crescent train station, as part of a £72 million transport […]

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Volunteers from Irlam Rotary Club restore rare steam train to former glory

Volunteers from Irlam Rotary Club have completed the restoration of a rare steam train that once travelled the rails of […]

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“We’ve got no help” – Eccles-based bus company ceases trading leaving routes unoperated

An operator of several local and school bus services in Salford has ceased operations, with the last day of service on Saturday (22 April).

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Flying Scotsman shoots through Eccles for centenary anniversary celebrations

The legendary Flying Scotsman locomotive was seen shooting through Eccles whilst transferring to York’s National Railways Museum, this weekend. The […]