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Network Rail gears up for Autumn as ‘Ctrl Alt Deleaf’ takes to the tracks
Leaves are browning, autumn is around the corner and Network Rail is gearing up for its annual multi-million-pound battle against Mother Nature and ‘leaves on the line’, aiming to keep millions of passengers and trains safe and moving over the next three months.
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First passenger train pulls into Huddersfield station following 30 days of major upgrades
This morning, the first passenger train arrived at the newly rebuilt platforms at Huddersfield Station, marking a major milestone in Phase One of the station upgrades. This achievement takes customers one step closer to faster, cleaner, more reliable trains across the North.
COMPLETED: North Downs Line between Guildford and Gatwick Airport reopened after signalling and level crossing upgrades
Trains are running again on the North Downs Line between Guildford and Gatwick Airport following a two-week closure to complete major signalling and level crossing upgrades
Rail Minister opens the inaugural meeting of the GBRX AI Advisory Council
The inaugural meeting of GBRX's AI Advisory Council, setting out the Government's ambitions for artificial intelligence and its role on the railways, has been launched by Rail Minister Lord Peter Hendy.
Birmingham New Street celebrates the 200th anniversary of the railway
Birmingham New Street will celebrate the 200th anniversary of the modern railway this weekend, as part of a year-long calendar of celebrations.
STARTING THIS WEEKEND: Staggered road and rail closures in Surrey and Hampshire as Network Rail start finishing touches on Farncombe to Petersfield signalling upgrade
A series of rail and road closures taking place at various times between 27 September and 13 November will affect rail users and drivers between Guildford and Portsmouth , as Network Rail engineers complete the final stage of the Portsmouth Direct signalling upgrade between Farncombe and Petersfield.
Passengers urged to plan ahead during urgent lift repairs at Stoke-on-Trent station
Passengers travelling through Stoke-on-Trent are being advised to allow extra time for their journeys while essential repairs take place to both of the station's lifts from Monday 29 September for approximately two weeks.
ONE MONTH TO GO: October half-term to bring changes to train services in Berkshire and Surrey
Passengers in Berkshire and North Surrey will face changes to their journeys during October half-term, from Saturday 25 October to Friday 31 October, while Network Rail carries out major upgrades on the lines between Wokingham and Reading as well as between Staines and Windsor with buses replacing trains during the work.
Passengers reminded of October weekend rail closure through Stockport
Passengers are being advised of a full railway closure through Stockport over the first weekend in October as work continues on a major £20m bridge renewal over the West Coast Main Line.