'Extensive vandalism' and flytipping could delay reopening of East Lancs Railway The popular attraction is already struggling after nearly a year without visitors. Subscribe When you subscribe we will use the information you provide to send you these newsletters. Your information will be used in accordance with ourPrivacy Notice. Thank you for subscribingWe have more newslettersShow meSee ourprivacy notice A huge amount of flytipped rubbish and vandalism around the tracks is hampering the reopening of the historic East Lancs Railway (ELR) in Bury. The popular attraction has been closed throughout much of the coronavirus pandemic but bosses are planning on getting back on track for May 1.