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Planning approval for Network Rail's transformation of Britain's busiest station.
- On 10 February, the Planning Committee of the City of London passed a resolution to grant planning permission for the transformation of Liverpool Street station.
- The station was last redeveloped in 1991, and customer numbers have tripled over the last 35 years.
Network Rail apprentices power the future of Britain’s railway
To mark National Apprenticeship Week 2026 (9–15 February), Network Rail is celebrating the apprentices developing the skills needed to maintain, improve and future-proof Britain’s railway.
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Passengers benefit from £7.8m accessibility upgrade at Menston station
Passengers at Menston station are set to enjoy fully accessible, step‑free journeys following the completion of a £7.8 million upgrade.
REMINDER to plan ahead for weekend journeys into London Liverpool Street in March
Passengers are being reminded to plan ahead and check before travelling as weekend engineering work in March will affect all routes and services to/from London Liverpool Street including closure of the London terminus for five weekend days.
Work begins on Manchester Piccadilly’s first community garden
Passengers travelling through Manchester Piccadilly are set to benefit from an exciting new garden project, bringing colour and life to the station’s entrance.
This weekend: £4m upgrades continue between Dunblane and Bridge of Allan
Network Rail is moving into the next phase of a £4m project to improve the railway between Dunblane and Bridge of Allan, with the first of two planned line closures this weekend.
STARTING TOMORROW: Network Rail engineers to carry out embankment works as part of upgrading the railway in Dorset
Buses will be replacing trains between Yeovil Pen Mill and Weymouth on the Heart of Wessex Line between 28 February and 8 March.
A cracking Easter with £7.2m improvements for Scotland’s railway
A £7.2m package of engineering work will be delivered across Scotland’s railway over the Easter weekend and throughout April to improve infrastructure and support more reliable train services.
Date set for reopening of Stockport’s Greek Street roundabout
Road users in Stockport have been advised that the Greek Street roundabout will be reopening in one month’s time (Friday 27 March), following extensive improvements to the railway below.
Teen fundraising hero Jack treated to unforgettable surprise day on the railway
An inspirational teenager from Gateshead was treated to an unforgettable railway experience by Network Rail and train operator LNER in recognition of his outstanding fundraising efforts.