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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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Extra engineering works on the Southminster branch line this weekend
Rail passengers are advised to check before they travel between Southminster and Wickford this weekend, 12 and 13 September, as GBR Anglia carries out essential works to improve the quality of the track.
Nine-day closure of Hertford East branch line for vital works following 2025 flood
This October, railway engineers will be replacing 1km of track in Hertfordshire that was severely flooded last year, helping to keep trains running safely and reliably for years to come.
One month to go until key phase of Fife rail upgrade
Passengers are being reminded to plan ahead for changes to train services in Fife next month as Network Rail carries out a major phase of work to modernise the railway.
Rail improvement work means major changes to Chiltern Main Line journeys this weekend
Passengers travelling on the Chiltern Main Line are being advised to plan their journeys ahead of a closure between Northolt Park and Haddenham & Thame Parkway stations this weekend during essential railway improvement work.
£9m rail upgrade planned for Inverness station and Kyle line
Engineers are set to carry out £9m of upgrades and repairs on the Kyle line and at Inverness station later this year, with the railway closing between Dingwall and Kyle of Lochalsh for three weeks.
Thousands have their say on Midlands Rail Hub proposals
Thousands of people have shared their views on proposed major upgrades to the railway in Birmingham as part of the first consultation about Midlands Rail Hub.
Hastings line passengers advised to plan ahead this October school half term as buses replace trains for nine days
- Buses replace trains between Tonbridge and Wadhurst from Saturday 24 October until Sunday 1 November
- Engineers will renew worn track just south of Tunbridge Wells
- Wider programme of maintenance to take place to keep the railway safe and reliable