Wigan-Bolton wires go-ahead

RAIL Minister Chris Heaton-Harris has announced a major upgrade to the railway line between Wigan and Bolton, including electrification and longer trains. The track between Wigan North Western station and Lostock Junction near Bolton will receive a £78 million upgrade, targeted to complete in 2024/2025. Electrifying almost 13 miles of track and lengthening platforms will mean that diesel trains can be replaced by electric rolling stock with more passengercarrying capacity by 2025.