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Majority of rail network open over festive period but passengers urged to check before travelling as upgrade package delivered
- More than 95% of rail network open for business as normal, but some routes will be affected.
- Network Rail will be undertaking a programme of work over Christmas and New Year to improve your railway and provide better, more reliable services for passengers across Britain.
- Timetables for train services running over the festive period will start to go live from this weekend- passengers asked to plan their journeys as soon as they can. Visit National Rail Enquiries or your train operator’s website
Railway workers underrated in public importance reveals new survey
New findings* released by Network Rail reveal railway professionals are underrated in public importance compared to other key workers in Britain. The results come as Network Rail launches a new campaign today (Thursday 12 September) called ‘Hidden Heroes’ – highlighting the vital work its employees do to keep the railway running, with a total of 1.61 billion journeys made by rail passengers in Great Britain in the latest year alone (1 April 2023 to 31 March 2024).**
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Bridge demolition work complete on £140m East Kilbride project
Network Rail has demolished two bridges on the East Kilbride line as part of a £140m improvement project.
Network Rail confirms next steps for Botley Road programme with critical focus on Thames Water’s sewer and mains connections
Network Rail has today provided an update on the next steps in its Botley Road programme.
Weekend rail upgrades on the East Coast Main Line this October
East Coast Main Line passengers are being advised to plan their weekend journeys in advance this October during essential railway upgrades.
Never Mind the Gap launched in Leeds supporting women to get into rail
Network Rail has partnered with LNER, Northern, TransPennine Express and Ganymede to host a two-week extensive programme at Leeds station promoting careers in rail for women.
Buckinghamshire road reopens after railway level crossing safety upgrades complete
Marsh Lane level crossing near Aylesbury has reopened this week after a major project to improve safety for Buckinghamshire road and rail users.
Pioneering railway partnership celebrates first anniversary
The first official partnership between Network Rail and a heritage railway is celebrating 12 months of successes and achievements.
Railway engineers reopen the Marston Vale line after flooding
Network Rail has thanked passengers for their patience after the Marston Vale line was closed due to flooding.
The Marston Vale line that runs between Bletchley and Bedford reopened this morning (Monday 30 September) after services were suspended for 7 days due to flooding. The area around Bletchley saw over 170mm of rainfall over the past 7 days.
New headline speaker Ollie Ollerton joins the line-up of Rail Wellbeing Live 2024
- Registration is open for the biggest free wellbeing event for the rail industry, Rail Wellbeing Live (RWL)
- Dates are 5-7 November
- Over 40 pick ‘n’ mix sessions to choose from, all free to attend
- Evening sessions for night shift workers
- Register by visiting www.RWL24.co.uk