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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
Network Rail to invest £1.5m in Edinburgh bridge upgrade
Engineers will begin a £1.5m project to strength a bridge in the east of Edinburgh on Monday (26 August).
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.
Strategic moment for ECDP as key passenger and freight trains complete dynamic testing
Another step forward has been taken towards the introduction of digital in-cab signalling to the East Coast Main Line with the completion of dynamic ETCS (European Train Control System) testing for key trains in both the passenger and freight sector.
Work to repair railway earthworks continues in New Mills
Network Rail is advising passengers travelling between Sheffield and Manchester Piccadilly of rail closures that will continue into September as part of emergency railway repair work.
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.
THIS SATURDAY: South London rail passengers asked to plan ahead as major track upgrade affects services in Crystal Palace area for nine days at the end of August
Passengers in the Crystal Palace area are being asked to plan ahead if travelling from Saturday 24 August to Sunday 1 September, as Network Rail carry out a major track upgrade.
Network Rail and Forestry and Land Scotland complete £300k Glenfinnan biodiversity project
A two-year industry-leading pilot project to enhance the natural habitat near the iconic Glenfinnan viaduct is now complete.
Far from purr-fect: Network Rail unveils Scotland's worst trespassing criminals
- Cats 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 every few days; people, seven times a day!