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London partygoers urged to plan ahead this New Year’s Eve
Network Rail is urging passengers travelling to and from London for New Year’s celebrations to plan their journeys ahead of time as trains and stations are likely to be busier than usual.
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New digital era dawns for train traffic control through Crewe
Passenger and freight trains are now benefitting from a once in a generation overhaul of the signalling system serving one of Britain’s busiest railway junctions.
Manchester Piccadilly travelator closed for urgent repairs
Passengers travelling through Manchester Piccadilly’s platforms 13 and 14 are being advised of work to repair one of the travelators.
Two weekends of journey changes between London Marylebone and Birmingham
Passengers who travel on the Chiltern main line between London Marylebone and Birmingham are being warned of two consecutive weekends of journey changes which start this weekend.
Railway’s 200th anniversary is on track for a bumper year
- Royal Mint unveils commemorative rail coin
- Global launch of year-long bicentenary programme
- Railway 200 celebrates British invention that shaped the world
- 100+ events planned so far across UK
Passengers thanked during unprecedented New Year’s Day flooding
Passengers are being thanked for their understanding after flooding caused by heavy rainfall affected rail services on New Year’s Day.
Safety warning as new electric power lines go live between Wigan and Bolton
People living near the railway and passengers travelling between Wigan and Bolton are being warned that newly-installed 25,000-volt electric power lines are now permanently live.
Rotherham Central station closure amid danger of flooding
Passengers are warned of severe disruption as Network Rail takes proactive steps in the face of flooding forecasts.
Network Rail employees named in New Year Honours list
Four Network Rail employees have been recognised for their outstanding contributions in HM The King’s New Year Honours list announced today.