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Britain’s railway open for passengers and freight during May bank holidays – but check before you travel on some routes
The vast majority of Britain’s rail network will be business as usual for passengers travelling during the May bank holidays, despite planned engineering work.
New Network Rail deal to run depots, offices and stations from wind power
Network Rail has taken another major step towards powering all its offices, depots and managed stations with renewable electricity after signing a deal with leading renewable energy company RWE to supply around 65% of its non-traction electricity from one of its offshore wind farms.
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Railway improvements delivered in Bedfordshire
Network Rail engineers successfully completed a busy programme of improvement works in Bedfordshire to improve safety, accessibility and reliability for passengers.
Suffolk wetlands restored to improve biodiversity and climate resilience
As the world celebrates Earth Day, a former Suffolk wetland at Cattawade has been restored back to its original state in the first project of its kind in the East of England, to increase biodiversity and improve climate resilience along the railway.
North East rail improvement projects will affect train and Metro services
Railway improvement work in the North East will change passenger services on Sunday 3 and bank holiday Monday 4 May.
Rail passengers thanked after Lancashire’s week-long power line renewals
West Coast Main Line passengers are being thanked for their patience after improvements to the overhead power systems for trains this April.
Manchester Piccadilly trains running after urgent overhead wire repairs
Rail services have resumed into Manchester Piccadilly after urgent repairs to the overhead lines which power trains.
Travel advice during urgent repairs to Manchester Piccadilly overhead wires
Rail passengers have been warned to plan ahead as work continues to repair damaged overhead wires close to Manchester Piccadilly station.
Safety warning issued after repeated misuse at level crossing in Featherstone
Network Rail has issued a safety reminder after a level crossing saw four instances of dangerous misuse in the past two weeks – which could have resulted in serious injury or death.
Rail travel warning after overhead wire damage at Manchester Piccadilly
Passengers have been warned to expect further disruption following damage to overhead wires outside Manchester Piccadilly station.