Unblock the North West Rail: Upgrade our Castlefield Corridor for Reliable Rail.

Rejected 21 signatures

What the petition asks

We urge the Government and Parliament to upgrade the Castlefield Corridor, removing the single-track bottleneck, increasing capacity, and improving reliability on the Manchester-Liverpool line so commuters and businesses in the North West have faster, safer, and more dependable rail services.

The Castlefield Corridor is a major bottleneck on the Manchester‑Liverpool line, causing frequent delays, overcrowding, and unreliable service for commuters and businesses also from Blackpool, Crewe and North Wales. Upgrading it would increase capacity, reduce travel times, support economic growth across the North West, and make rail a dependable alternative to road travel, reducing emissions. The Government/Parliament must act to invest in this critical infrastructure for the region’s future.

Why it was rejected

It was about a matter for a local council or devolved government, not the UK Government or Parliament.

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Timeline

30 Jan 2026	Petition opened for signatures
18 Feb 2026	Rejected by the Petitions Committee

Key facts

Signatures 21

Status Rejected

Rejected 18 Feb 2026

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