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Wardle and West Littleborough ward councillor John Taylor has written to Network Rail regarding the level crossing at Smithy Bridge Railway Station failing to work correctly.
Date Published 30/07/2021
Network Rail is reminding drivers to be vigilant when travelling near level crossings as ‘there are still too many incidents and near misses every year’.
Date Published 25/02/2021
A car became stuck on the snow-covered railway line at Smithy Bridge on Tuesday afternoon (29 January).
Date Published 29/01/2019
Leeds to Manchester Victoria trains are being delayed (3.15pm Tuesday 8 May) between Todmorden and Rochdale due to a lorry colliding with level crossing barriers at Smithy Bridge.
Date Published 08/05/2018
The road and foot way at Smithy Bridge level crossing will be closed overnight on two Sundays in January.
Date Published 27/12/2016
The barriers at Smithy Bridge level crossing have malfunctioned for the second time in under a week - the barriers were open but lights still flashing on Tuesday afternoon.
Date Published 24/08/2016
Smithy Bridge level crossing continues to cause concern amongst residents and motorists after the latest malfunction.
Date Published 23/08/2016
Robert McLean has been chosen by the Conservatives as their candidate to contest the Littleborough Lakeside ward at May's local elections.
Date Published 25/01/2016
The level crossing at Smithy Bridge failed again on Monday (2 November) afternoon. Drivers were left waiting for around fifteen minutes whilst the barriers were not...
Date Published 03/11/2015
The level crossing at Smithy Bridge train station failed again on Thursday (17 September) leaving residents seriously concerned. A train was witnessed passing through the...
Date Published 18/09/2015
The signal box at Smithy Bridge level crossing, which is no longer being used, is set to be demolished between today (Monday 6 October) and Sunday 12 October. It is understood...
Date Published 06/10/2014
The Smithy Bridge level crossing failed again on Tuesday (12 August) causing traffic tailbacks and calls for the old manned system to be reinstated. It is understood that the...
Date Published 14/08/2014
Smithy Bridge level crossing failed to operate correctly again on Sunday (13 July) afternoon. It is understood that at around 12.10pm the barrier came down and operated as...
Date Published 15/07/2014
The Smithy Bridge level crossing is causing concern again after reports that trains had passed through the crossing when the barriers were raised twice in twenty four hours, with...
Date Published 13/06/2014
Smithy Bridge Level Crossing is going to be closed to road traffic on Saturday 10 and Sunday 11 May, in connection with their engineering works. A mini bus shuttle will be...
Date Published 25/04/2014
Concerned members of the public met with representatives from Network Rail on Friday (4 April) to discuss the “unsafe” Smithy Bridge level crossing. Those in attendance were...
Date Published 07/04/2014
Some time back when all sorts of rumours were swirling around the town I contacted Marks and Spencer’s head office to seek assurances that they remained committed to Rochdale.
Date Published 13/03/2014
Concerned parents, residents and school children gathered at Smith Bridge level crossing today (Wednesday 12 March) to show that they are serious about getting the crossing...
Date Published 12/03/2014
