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Passengers say yes to Liverpool Street station’s transformation plans
Overwhelming support for Network Rail’s plans to restore, respect and regenerate Britain’s busiest station
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
Latest News
TWO WEEKS TO GO: Thameslink route through central London closed over Christmas so track replacement can take place
Passengers are being reminded to plan ahead and check before they travel between 25-29 December with rail replacement buses running on some routes and diversions on other routes.
A641 Bradford Road / Northgate to be temporarily closed as TRU completes major upgrades in Huddersfield
As upgrades progress in Huddersfield as part of the Transpennine Route Upgrade (TRU), the A641 Bradford Road / Northgate will be closed for six weekends at the start of 2025.
Passengers say yes to Liverpool Street station’s transformation plans
Overwhelming support for Network Rail’s plans to restore, respect and regenerate Britain’s busiest station
ON TRACK: Critical life extension work on the Island Line reaches halfway point
Ongoing work on the Isle of Wight is progressing well as Network Rail’s engineers continue to complete important upgrades to the pier structure between Ryde Pierhead and Ryde Esplanade.
Rail industry launches new videos to help passengers better plan their journeys this festive period
Network Rail and the Rail Delivery Group (RDG) have today (Tuesday, 10 December) launched new videos which will make it easier for passengers travelling this festive period to plan their journeys.
Transpennine Route Upgrade report outlines sustainable success
The Transpennine Route Upgrade (TRU) has released its first Sustainable Development Report, showcasing significant achievements in sustainability from April 2019 to March 2024. The £10.7bn rail programme, spanning Manchester to York, aims to leave a long-lasting legacy across the North, combining environmental protection, economic growth and community engagement.
Live travel information to be displayed on Euston advertisement screen after passenger feedback
Network Rail will switch its screen back on as part of a trial to provide clearer and more visible travel updates for passengers.
Mirfield Station Road closures during December
Throughout December, the TRU team will be carrying out work at Mirfield station that will see the partial closure of Station Road to vehicles and pedestrians over the Christmas period.