This popular section in various formats has been part of the "8A RAIL" website for many years but it now been updated & revamped accordingly. Like its predecessors, it is a guide of known mainly daylight freight workings in Merseyside and North Cheshire. For ease of convenience, it has been broken down into four sub sections covering four locations, namely Rainhill, Runcorn Station, Widnes West Deviation and Helsby. which are within in the area covered by "8A RAIL". It will be attempted  to list all the known freights that pass through the  above locations between the hours of 07.00 and 22.00hrs only.  Amendments / alterations will only be updated as and when new information becomes available.

Please note, this is a guide only and trains are not guaranteed to operate on days or route stated and also subject to alteration or cancellation on the day, and therefore "8A RAIL" cannot be held responsible for the information supplied as it is provided in good faith. However, if you have got updated information whether from observations or contacts, please contact "8A RAIL" as soon as possible.

If you are looking for information of freight services beyond the "8A RAIL" boundaries, it is highly recommended to check out the the popular 'FREIGHTMASTER' guide books and online tables.  FREIGHTMASTER cover numerous "hotspots" around the UK including Preston, Warrington Bank Quay, Acton Bridge, Chester, Wrexham & Penmaenmawr which are linked to the "8A RAIL" area and also locate the numerous freights that travel to & from Merseyside at these locations too. However, if you want to keep upto date with the UK current freight scene, it is recommended that you subscribe to 'FREIGHTMASTER' for the Books or Online version as well as access to the excellent active & informative members forum.

For further information, please click here: -  www.freightmaster.uk.com.   

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