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The bridge could be demolished and rebuilt as part of the Network Rail electrification project.

Second railway bridge to be rebuilt Sian Jones

Video shows children playing on railway track as train hurtles past Daniel Mcneil

General view of the railway bridge on Ladies Lane

Rail enhancement project delayed Sian Jones

Rail passengers are being warned of fresh travel disruption on Sunday (Photo: Getty Images)

Network Rail passengers face travel disruption over May Bank Holiday Ayaan Ali

Aerial photograph of Ladies Lane Bridge in Hindley

Network Rail hits back at claims it's making children walk ‘dangerous’ routes George Lythgoe

Services in and out of Paddington have been cancelled or delayed (Photo by Chris J Ratcliffe/Getty Images)

National Rail urge passengers to plan journeys in advance Daniel Mcneil

Network Rail has warned of Easter distruption

Network Rail warns passengers to expect disruption this Easter Sam Johnson

RMT general secretary Mick Lynch (centre) on an RMT picket line during January’s strike (Photo by DANIEL LEAL/AFP via Getty Images)

When are the train strikes taking place this month? Dennis Morton

Northern have advised people not to travel on specific dates

Northern issues advice ahead of strikes Sian Jones

February train strikes: When are rail workers striking and how will it impact the North East? (Photo by Leon Neal/Getty Images)

RMT train strikes suspended following new pay offer Rahmah Ghazali

The video shows a man just inches from being hit by the speeding train.

Watch moment pedestrian narrowly misses being hit by speeding train Dennis Morton

General view of the railway bridge on Ladies Lane

Months of disruption faces Wigan town Sian Jones

The Royal College of Nursing have announced their biggest strikes to date.

Rail workers, postal workers and nurses all announce new strike dates Dennis Morton

Preston station will close and the West Coast Main Line shut for maintenance

When and why Preston Station will close and the West Coast main line shut down Nicola Adam

The rail strikes taking place this week

Rail strikes: Passengers warned travel only if “absolutely necessary” Chelsie Sewell

The RMT says it expects the four days of pre-Christmas strikes to have a significant impact on Eurostar services from London St Pancras (Photo by TOLGA AKMEN/AFP via Getty Images)

Eurostar cancel Boxing Day trips to Europe due to RMT strike action Benjamin Jackson

The RMT union is pressing ahead with strikes (Photo: Getty Images)

Train strikes: How to get refunds for tickets affected by RMT strike Ethan Evans

Passengers wait to board an Avanti West Coast mainline train at Crewe Station on December 01, 2022 in Crewe, England. The Rail, Maritime and Transport workers union (RMT) said its members will strike on eight days - December 13, 14, 16 and 17, and January 3, 4, 6 and 7 - the latest episode in a dispute over pay and working practices. (Photo by Christopher Furlong/Getty Images)

Commuters warned of ‘significant disruption’ as rail strikes begin Sophie Wills

RMT confirm Christmas strike action on Christmas and Boxing Day Patrick Hollis

Railway Bridge on Ladies Lane in Hindley

Historic Wigan bridge to be demolished and re-built despite protests from locals George Lythgoe

Northern train

Wigan train strikes axed as new talks are held Charles Graham

UK November train strikes: When are the next RMT strikes and how will industrial action impact Sunderland and the Metro? (Photo by Hollie Adams/Getty Images)

Network Rail November rail strikes - new dates Rahmah Ghazali

Local resident Dave Culshaw, is angry at the proposed plans to demolish the railway bridge on Ladies Lane

Resident's outrage at proposed bridge demolition Sian Jones

All trains running on the West Coast Main Line between Preston and Wigan were cancelled due to damaged overhead wires

Passengers evacuated from train stranded between Preston and Wigan Sean Gleaves

Northern Trains is urging people not to use its services next week

Train operator urges Wigan travellers not to use its services next week Gaynor Clarke

A strike could bring huge parts of the railway network to a standstill

Wigan trade union members back railway workers set to strike Gaynor Clarke

Trade union members from Network Rail and train operating companies will take part in the ballot

Wigan railway workers to be balloted for strike action over pay Gaynor Clarke

The roads will be extremely busy this Bank Holiday weekend

Here's what time Wigan staycationers should travel to avoid major traffic jams t... Jon Peake

Workers clearing branches of a tree from the tracks after Storm Eunice

Storm Eunice clear up: Rail passengers urged to check before they travel this we... Jon Peake

Trainn travel across the North West has been disrupted by Storm Eunice

Preston train station still evacuated over roof safety and trains currently canc... Richard Hunt

Storms Dudley and Eunice are affecting travel across LNER trains

Storms Dudley and Eunice: LNER advice to customers as extreme disruption is expe... Christine Emelone

The firmly wedged van

Drivers' fury at van stuck under Wigan bridge - again Charles Graham

Passengers are being advised about changes to weekend journeys between Bolton and Manchester while Network Rail improves the railway. Picture shows Ordsall Lane and comes courtesy of Network Rail air operations

Multimillion pound track upgrades to affect weekend train journeys into Greater ... Clare Kelly

Chew Bridge Westhoughton track view

Railway bridge upgrade for Wigan to Bolton electrification Clare Kelly

Dame Julie Walters is supporting Samaritans Brew Monday (photo: Stuart C Wilson, Getty Images)

Dame Julie Walters asks nation to help loved ones over a cuppa for Samaritans Br... Chris Page

Trains on routes between Preston, Wigan, Kirkby, Gathurst and Warrington are likely to be impacted for the rest of the day, said Network Rail

Major disruption to rail journeys between Preston, Blackpool and Wigan Matthew Calderbank

One of the stricken carriages is lifted off the tracks by an Ainscough crane

Wigan crane firm comes to the rescue after train crash Charles Graham

A still image from a Network Rail video showing a driver taking their life in their hands by jumping red lights at a level crossing in Cumbria.

Watch shocking footage as driver dices with death by ignoring red lights at leve... Phil Cunnington

Proposed new road bridge and road layout on Billinge Road near Pemberton Train Station.

Wigan Council seeks approval for an improvement to major link road design Sian Jones

The lorry became stuck under the bridge

Traffic blocked by stuck lorry under a Wigan bridge Amos Wynn

How dry ice could be used to tackle train delays this autumn Group Reporter

National Highways have confirmed lane closures will remain in place on the M6 as emergency repairs are made to a railway bridge.

This is when bridge repairs on M6 are expected to end following fatal lorry cras... Sean Gleaves

The track between Wigan North Western station and Lostock junction will be upgraded

Railway line between Wigan and Bolton to be electrified in £78m project Gaynor Clarke