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Network Rail and Southern Railway confirm 1 September planned reopening of Haywards Heath to Lewes line
The railway line between Haywards Heath and Lewes will reopen to passenger services on Tuesday 1 September following a major recovery operation and repairs to the track after the derailment on Thursday 13 August.
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New train station creates lasting legacy for East Renfrewshire ahead of opening
• £1.6m invested in local businesses within the Glasgow city region
• 350 young people inspired through careers and school activities
• 400 volunteering hours delivered in local communities
• 44 bikes and cycle safety kits being donated to local schools
Essential railway improvements between Cardiff and Bridgend this September and October
Network Rail is urging passengers travelling in south Wales to plan ahead with a programme of essential railway improvements taking place over three weekends this autumn.
West Coast Main Line passengers urged to check before travelling in October
Passengers travelling on the West Coast Main Line are being advised to plan ahead and check before they travel as railway improvements will mean changes to journeys across two weekends in October.
Customers reminded to plan ahead as major TRU improvement works begin this week
From Saturday 19 September to Sunday 4 October 2026, Transpennine Route Upgrade (TRU) teams will deliver transformative upgrade work in the Huddersfield area. Services will be impacted throughout this period.
Step change as Manchester Victoria gets major staircase upgrades
Staircases at Manchester Victoria station are being overhauled as part of a multi-million-pound investment to improve future journeys for passengers.
Gresley 150 auction winner enjoys exclusive visit to Doncaster training centre
A railway enthusiast was treated to a unique behind-the-scenes experience at Network Rail's Gresley Institute in Doncaster after winning the prize in a charity auction.
One month until £3.5m Merseyrail tunnel upgrades in Liverpool
Rail passengers in Liverpool are being reminded of £3.5m upgrades to waterproof and strengthen four underground tunnels on the Merseyrail network in one month’s time.
Leaf it to us: Scotland's railway gets a grip on autumn
Network Rail is beginning its annual autumn operation across Scotland to help keep trains running reliably during the railway's most challenging time of year.