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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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Flint railway station now has step-free access in major boost for accessibility
Rail passengers in Flint now have step-free access between platforms with a brand-new lift, delivered as part of a £5.5m accessibility upgrade.
Storm Amy: Early end to rail services in parts of Scotland on Friday
A number of railway lines in the north of Scotland will close from 6pm on Friday 3 October 2025 as Storm Amy is set to bring very strong winds and heavy rain.
Railway 200 poem celebrates Birmingham’s heritage on National Poetry Day
A special poem by Birmingham’s 2020-2022 Poet Laureate celebrating 200 years of the railway in the city has been penned for National Poetry Day.
Bookings now open for unique touring exhibition train coming to Southampton in December
Bookings have opened for visits to a unique exhibition train in December, part of a national celebration of the 200th anniversary of the modern railway called Railway 200.
Bookings now open for unique touring exhibition train coming to London Victoria in December
- Bicentenary train, Inspiration, will visit London Victoria station 18-20 December as part of its journey to 60 locations across Britain over 12 months, promoting rail innovation and careers.
- Inspiration will also visit Southampton (14-16 December)
- Co-curated with the National Railway Museum, 30,000 have already visited and 88% would recommend it to a friend
Key milestone reached as new Okehampton Interchange station takes shape
The new Okehampton Interchange station is a big step closer to welcoming passengers after a major stage of construction was completed.
Buses replace trains during East Midlands bridge demolition work this weekend
Passengers travelling on EMR’s Intercity route this weekend (Saturday 4 October and Sunday 5 October) are advised to allow more time to travel. Rail replacement buses will run between East Midlands Parkway and Leicester due to infrastructure improvement works taking place.
Transpennine Route Upgrade prepares for major upgrades between Dewsbury and York
Customers are being urged to check before they travel as work between Dewsbury and York throughout October and November means there will be changes to services.