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Scotland's railway prepares for Storm Floris
Scotland’s railway is preparing for potential disruption early next week as Storm Floris brings high winds and heavy rain to much of the country.

Improved towpath and Memorial Park footpath opens in Mirfield, creating greener route to local station
A newly resurfaced canal towpath and upgraded footpath around Mirfield’s memorial garden has officially opened today, offering the local community a greener, easier, safer, and more accessible route to the station.

Reduced timetable between London Waterloo, Yeovil Junction and Exeter St Davids from Monday 11 August
- South Western Railway will run a reduced timetable on services between London Waterloo and Exeter St Davids from Monday 11 August until further notice
- Trains will call at Crewkerne following a short period of connecting bus services to Yeovil Junction and Axminster
- The temporary timetable is designed to provide customers with a reliable service while trains adhere to speed restrictions
- ‘Soil moisture deficit’ in clay soil embankments has disturbed track levels, meaning trains cannot travel at full speeds

Mike Reader MP visits Transpennine Route Upgrade
On Wednesday 30 July, TRU welcomed Mike Reader MP to multiple sites across the route to see firsthand the transformation being delivered by the multi-billion-pound railway programme. An MP for Northampton South, Mike Reader also currently serves as Chair of the All-Party Parliamentary Group on Infrastructure.

Improved access for all at Lostwithiel station as new ramp opens
Accessibility has been improved for passengers using Lostwithiel station after Network Rail opened a new accessible ramp at the station in Cornwall.

Network Rail to deliver £2.7m rail upgrades in Glasgow's southside
A £2.7m project to improve reliability and performance of train services in Glasgow’s southside is set to get underway this August.

Free exhibitions for Railway 200, now open at London Liverpool Street
Network Rail is inviting passengers and station users of all ages to explore new exhibitions on railway photography and history at London Liverpool Street, Britain’s busiest station.

REMINDER: Invitation to the Chalkwell and Southend East station community events
Plans to make Chalkwell and Southend East stations accessible with new lifts are to be displayed at community drop-in sessions in August