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Britain’s rail network will be open for business over the August bank holiday but passengers asked to check before travelling
The vast majority of the rail network will be open for business over the August bank holiday, so passengers can make the most of the long summer weekend to visit friends and family and travel to the hundreds of events taking place across Britain.
A brush with fame: Striking portrait of Network Rail ‘hidden hero’ unveiled on special exhibition train
A striking portrait of a Network Rail employee was unveiled at London Euston station on Tuesday 15 July. Manny Kang was captured on canvas for the exceptional care and commitment he brings to his role as a community safety manager on the Central route, connecting the West Midlands and London.
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Mike Reader MP visits Transpennine Route Upgrade
On Wednesday 30 July, TRU welcomed Mike Reader MP to multiple sites across the route to see firsthand the transformation being delivered by the multi-billion-pound railway programme. An MP for Northampton South, Mike Reader also currently serves as Chair of the All-Party Parliamentary Group on Infrastructure.
Improved access for all at Lostwithiel station as new ramp opens
Accessibility has been improved for passengers using Lostwithiel station after Network Rail opened a new accessible ramp at the station in Cornwall.
Network Rail to deliver £2.7m rail upgrades in Glasgow's southside
A £2.7m project to improve reliability and performance of train services in Glasgow’s southside is set to get underway this August.
Free exhibitions for Railway 200, now open at London Liverpool Street
Network Rail is inviting passengers and station users of all ages to explore new exhibitions on railway photography and history at London Liverpool Street, Britain’s busiest station.
REMINDER: Invitation to the Chalkwell and Southend East station community events
Plans to make Chalkwell and Southend East stations accessible with new lifts are to be displayed at community drop-in sessions in August
Surveys result in closure of railway between Whitehaven and Corkicle
Cumbrian Coast Line passengers are being advised the railway between Whitehaven and Corkicle will remain closed after recent surveys.
Vehicle-bashed Brighton Main Line bridge set to have protection beam installed
Essential improvement work to take place on bridge near Coulsdon South station to help prevent vehicle strikes damaging railway bridges.
£7m access improvements for East Kilbride line
Passengers travelling by train between East Kilbride and Glasgow are now benefitting from a £7m package of access improvements, with new lifts at Giffnock station going live.