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Bridge bashes hit passengers with over 100 days in rail delays
- More than 1,532 bridges were struck by heavy goods vehicles (HGVs) in 2023/24 – one every six hours
- Stuntney Road in Ely takes top spot as Britain’s most bashed bridge
- Network Rail urges lorry drivers to ‘Wise Up, Size Up’ by knowing the height of their vehicles and choosing suitable routes before they head out on journeys
Six weeks to go: Majority of rail network open over festive period but passengers urged to check before travelling
- More than 95% of rail network open for business as normal, but some routes will be affected.
- Network Rail will be undertaking around 400 projects as part of a £142m upgrade programme over Christmas and New Year to improve your railway and provide better, more reliable services for passengers across Britain.
- Timetables now live; passengers asked to plan their journeys as soon as they can. Visit National Rail Enquiries or your train operator’s website.
Latest News
Storm Bert clean up: Passengers urged to check journeys as flood-damaged rail repairs continue in Northampton
Rail engineers continue to work around the clock to repair flood-damaged railway equipment in Northampton after the River Nene burst its banks on Monday (25 November).
Network Rail’s tax conduct given gold standard by Fair Tax Foundation
Network Rail has achieved its first Fair Tax Mark accreditation from the Fair Tax Foundation, demonstrating the company’s commitment to responsible tax conduct.
Classic ‘High Speed Train’ in main line digital signalling run
A familiar and classic train became a new addition to digital signalling in-cab testing runs on the East Coast Main Line at the weekend.
TRU commits to construction worker wellbeing charity
TRU has entered a programme-wide partnership with the Lighthouse Charity – a charity dedicated to providing emotional, physical and financial wellbeing support to the construction worker community.
Northampton flooding update: passenger disruption continues as major rail repairs begin
Network Rail has issued an update to passengers following severe flooding in Northampton caused by the River Nene bursting its banks in the early hours of the morning (Monday 25 November).
Signalling testing affecting Thameslink & Great Northern this weekend
- East Coast Main Line passengers are reminded to check before they travel due to further digital signalling testing taking place this upcoming weekend.
- Thameslink and Great Northern services between London and Peterborough/King’s Lynn will be affected, with rail replacement bus services in place.
- It’s part of continuing work on the £1.4 billion East Coast Digital Programme.
COMPLETED: West of England line reopens after important renewal work
Trains are running again between Axminster and Exeter St Davids after Network Rail teams worked around the clock for two weeks in order to renew the line.
Travel advice during East Coast Main Line signalling tests this weekend
- East Coast Main Line passengers are reminded to check before they travel due to further digital signalling testing taking place this weekend.
- No long-distance trains will operate between St Neots and London King's Cross on either Saturday 30 November or Sunday 1 December.
- It’s part of continuing work on the £1.4 billion East Coast Digital Programme.