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Network Rail partners with WSP to improve planning for - and response to - flooding and coastal erosion
Network Rail and supplier WSP are working together to create a framework to improve the railway’s readiness for - and resistance to - potential floods and coastal erosion.
Work on track to new timeline at Botley Road as walkway opens to improve access for all
A new and improved walkway has opened at Botley Road in Oxford this morning (Sunday 31st August) as Network Rail hits another key milestone in the revised plan to reopen the road by the end of August next year.
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Local people in Leighton Buzzard invited to feedback on station public right of way plans
Network Rail is inviting residents and station users to provide their views on plans for a permanent public right of way over the West Coast Main Line at Leighton Buzzard station to help secure local connectivity.
The £6.4m operation to prepare Scotland’s Railway for Autumn
Network Rail is preparing for one of the most intensive seasonal operations on the railway calendar, as specialist teams work behind the scenes to help keep trains on time this Autumn.
Reminder: Plan ahead advice for rail upgrade work north of Newcastle
Passengers are reminded that there will be changes to journeys over the next two weekends because of various rail improvement projects.
First-of-a-kind agreement between the South Eastern Railway and East Kent Railway will work towards re-introduction of freight trains
A new agreement will allow for redundant railway materials and equipment from the mainline network to be donated from the South Eastern Railway to the East Kent Railway, marking the first agreement of its kind in Kent as the railway prepares to mark its 200th anniversary.
Passengers urged to plan ahead as Network Rail upgrades signal box in Gloucester to boost reliability
Passengers are being advised to check before travelling later this month as more than 10,000 wires will be replaced in Gloucester signal box to provide better, more reliable services for rail passengers.
Borders Railway celebrates 10th anniversary
First Minister John Swinney joined celebrations in Galashiels today to mark ten years since the reopening of the Borders Railway.
One week to go: Buses to replace trains for major engineering works on the Heart of Wales Line
Network Rail Wales and Borders will be carrying out a programme of planned engineering and maintenance works on the Heart of Wales Line between Craven Arms Junction and Llandeilo Junction from 9pm on Friday 12 September to 5.30am on Saturday 20 September 2025.
England World Cup qualifier means busier trains to Villa Park
Villa Park will host England v Andorra this weekend meaning busier trains and stations on Saturday (6 September).