A rail link is proposed to connect Rossendale and Manchester, with the line running from Rawtenstall.

1 report, 1 independent Updated Jun 28

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Who's involved

What this event is mainly about

Rossendale Lancashire Manchester

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The government is discussing HS2 delays, new timelines, and exploring a new rail link between Birmingham and Manchester. All 3 developments

The entities involved

Rossendale
district with borough status in Lancashire, England
- A builder from Rossendale targeted residents in Stockport.Fri 06:25
Lancashire
ceremonial county in North-West England, United Kingdom
- Report detailing flooding risk and geographic locations of counties, including Liverpool, Derbyshire, and Lancashire.Thu 05:25
- A 3.3 magnitude quake was reported, felt across Lancashire, coinciding with rail delays caused by infrastructure issues at the Carlisle Bridge over the River Lune in Lancaster.Thu 05:25
Manchester
city in Greater Manchester, England
- Andy Burnham won a by-election, becoming a Member of Parliament.Mon 16:42
- Government commits funds for station and service upgrades and ends the operator's contract, bringing the service into public ownership.Mon 08:39

Related events

New rail infrastructure projects are underway, including a reopening of the Skipton-Colne line and new connections linking Bradford, Huddersfield, and Manchester.Jul 27

Coverage

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Jun 28lancashiretelegraph.co.uk