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Reminder: Majority of Britain’s railway open for business over August bank holiday weekend, but passengers urged to check before travelling
The vast majority of rail services will run as normal over this August bank holiday weekend, however, passengers are being urged to check before travelling as some journeys will be affected by upgrade and engineering work.
Deer-oh-deer: Network Rail unveils the country’s worst trespassing criminals
- Deer top the list of criminal animals that most frequently trespass on the railway
- But people are by far the worst offender
- Over the last year animals trespassed four times a day; people, every half-an-hour!
Latest News
Train services resume in Bristol area with track and bridge upgrades completed on time
Train services along the Severn Beach and Filton lines have resumed this morning (Saturday 24 August) after seven days of essential round-the-clock work to renew track and replace a railway bridge.
Work starts at Giffnock station as part of £140m enhancement project
Network Rail and contractor AmcoGiffen will shortly begin work at Giffnock station as part of the East Kilbride Enhancement electrification project.
Passengers and motorists reminded of major rail and M62 motorway closures in September
Passengers and motorists are urged to check before they travel this September as Network Rail carries out a multi-million-pound bridge replacement.
Brand-new artwork unveiled to brighten Luton station
Network Rail has partnered up with Govia Thameslink Railway (GTR) and local artist Aimi Rix to create striking artwork which was unveiled yesterday to improve passenger experience at Luton station.
MS for Montgomeryshire sees progress on accessible footbridge at Newtown station
Network Rail has moved a step closer to completing a new footbridge with lifts at Newtown station in Powys which will make both platforms fully accessible for the first time.
Rail workers battle effects of Storm Lilian to keep passengers on the move
Passengers across the North West are being urged to check before they travel throughout Friday 23 August while rail workers respond to the aftermath left by Storm Lilian.
Heart of Wessex line to close between Weymouth and Castle Cary for vital track replacement work
ONE MONTH TO GO: Vital track replacement work in Thornford, Dorset, will mean that the Heart of Wessex Line between Castle Cary and Weymouth will be closed with buses replacing trains from Monday 23 September to Sunday 29 September.
Network Rail announces major bridge replacement in Stockport
Network Rail is investing £16m to replace the uniquely designed bridge that takes the Greek Street roundabout, Stockport, over the West Coast main line.