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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.
Joint statement on RAIB interim report on Lewes derailment
Joint statement from Lucy McAuliffe, Route Director Sussex, Network Rail, and John Whitehurst, Chief Executive Officer at GTR, which operates Southern
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Repairs completed early at Reedham swing bridge
Larger boats can pass through Reedham swing bridge again after Network Rail finished fixing a major mechanical fault.
£130m invested to strengthen Scotland’s railway against extreme weather
Network Rail has reached an important milestone in its work to strengthen Scotland's railway against extreme weather, investing £130m in resilience over the last two years.
Major renewal of crucial Suffolk rail junction planned this autumn.
The Saxmundham rail junction on the East Suffolk line is planned for a major renewal this autumn to improve resilience and reliability in advance of future freight trains delivering construction materials to Sizewell.
Transpennine Route Upgrade to launch £270,000 Community Fund for 2026
Communities are set to benefit from a £270,000 funding boost as the Transpennine Route Upgrade (TRU) prepares to launch the third year of its Community Fund.
East Coast digital milestone signals a new era
- First use of digital in-cab signalling for services on the East Coast Main Line
- Great Northern Class 717s start the digital journey by using in-cab signalling between Welwyn and Hitchin
- Step towards the first full use of digital signalling on an intercity main line in this country
Network Rail and Southern Railway complete major recovery and repair programme as Haywards Heath to Lewes line set to reopen on 1 September
An extensive programme of work to rebuild and reinstate the railway has taken place allowing train services to resume.
New station entrance to open at Temple Meads, transforming access to the railway and creating a new gateway to Bristol
The new eastern entrance at Bristol Temple Meads will open from 4pm on Monday 7 September, marking a significant milestone in the transformation of one of Britain's busiest and most historic railway stations.
Special ‘Sunflower Train’ brings communities together along the Severn Beach line
Community groups, rail industry partners, local volunteers and passengers shared a unique journey this morning (Friday 28 August) on board a special ‘Sunflower Train’ celebrating connection, creativity, and community along the Severn Beach line in Bristol.