Some weeks ago the Department of Transport announced that funding of £50,000 had been awarded to Transport for Greater Manchester (TFGM) to support a feasibility study for metro-link services running from Bury to Rochdale, the first part of the study would look at Heywood to Rochdale. There has been some disquiet expressed by volunteers about … More Restoring Railways Fund Update-30 June 2020

It is 98 days since the railway closed on the 20th March. Following the recent Government announcement to reduce social distancing, inevitably there will be an expectation as to when the railway will be re-opening. After being closed for 3 months, there is much repair and maintenance work to do behind the scenes to prepare … More Lockdown Update-26 June 2020

Its day 86 since the railway closed on the 20th March. Imagine walking through fog knowing that at some point it will lift but not sure when and you could then see a clear pathway ahead. Right now and for the past few weeks, for us all in heritage railways, it’s been very foggy indeed … More Lockdown Update-14 June 2020