New calls for investment in east Lancashire transport including reopening the Colne-Skipton railway link have been made ...

Rossendale transport, links to Greater Manchester, and government investment in the north have been highlighted, as ...

The East Lancashire Railway (ELR) has announced details of ... options each morning and the "Irwell Fryer" fish and chip train, hauled by Class 31, 31108, on Friday, July 4.

The East Lancashire Railway (ELR) is set to host a series of ... This will see the steam train transformed into a "dino-proofed" train, where passengers can meet dinosaur experts and get up ...

A train-mad couple who have adorned the whole front of their home in railway memorabilia have told how they are being inundated with visitors wanting to "come and take selfies". Eric and Wendy Coupe, ...

After a 20-minute journey north, we arrived in Ramsbottom. The market town on the northern edge of Greater Manchester is one ...

"We've never had time to count, and there's more to come." The rail enthusiasts run the East Lancashire Model Railway Organisation and were also inspired by the influence of Mr Coupe's father ...

East Lancashire Railway has suspended steam train services amid concerns about wildfires. Bosses at the heritage railway, which runs from Heywood to Rawstenstall through Bury, say all scheduled ...

Communities across the North West have united to celebrate the power of rail in bringing people together. The scheme formed part of Community Rail Week 2025, highlighting the important role community ...

One of the most picturesque spots on the East Lancashire Railway has been preserved for ... level of use of steam and heritage diesel trains. News of the project funding has been warmly received ...