Scotland Trains Still Missing

A few months ago we were told the new trains to run electric Manchester - Scotland services in 2013 would need to be ordered by September 2011 at the latest. The latest report is that an order might be placed "by early 2012."

This will leave Siemens with very tight timings if they are to deliver the trains on time.

Network Rail Launches Consultation

Network Rail today launched a series of exhibitions in the Manchester area as part of a consultation exercise for their plans for the Northwest, including the electrification project, the Ordsall Chord, and the Northern Hub development.

Exhibitions will be held at the following locations:

Friday 7 October: Museum of Science & Industry 15.00 – 19.00
Saturday 8 October: Museum of Science & Industry 10.00 – 17.00
Tuesday 11 October: Salford Central Station 07.00 – 09.30, 15.00 – 19.00
Wednesday 12 October: Salford Civic Centre 14.00 – 20.00
Thursday 13 October: Eccles Station 07.00 –13.00
Friday 14 October: Manchester Victoria Station 07.00 – 09.30, 15.00 – 19.00
Saturday 15 October: Manchester Victoria Station 10.00 – 18.00
Wednesday 19 October: Manchester Piccadilly Station 07.00 – 09.30, 15.00 – 19.00
Thursday 20 October: Manchester Town Hall (foyer) 14.00 – 20.00
Friday 21 October: Arndale Centre, Manchester 10.00 – 18.00
Saturday 22 October: Arndale Centre, Manchester 10.00 – 18.00

Buckshaw Parkway Opened

New station Buckshaw Parkway located between Chorley and Euxton Junction was opened today.