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£7m investment to deliver major rail upgrades between Newcastle and Scotland: Generic track renewals pic cropped-3

£7m investment to deliver major rail upgrades between Newcastle and Scotland

Tuesday 18 Aug 2026

An extensive package of rail improvements will affect journeys between Newcastle and Scotland over three weekends.

Major railway recovery underway after Stourbridge wildfires: Network Rail teams clearing railway land after the Stourbridge fire

Major railway recovery underway after Stourbridge wildfires

Tuesday 18 Aug 2026

A major recovery operation is underway to repair significant damage to the railway caused by last week's wildfires in Stourbridge.

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First visible signs of electrification appear on Borders railway

Monday 17 Aug 2026

The electrification of the Borders railway is starting to take shape, as engineers begin installing the steel masts that will support the overhead wires needed for new battery-electric trains.

COMPLETED: London Charing Cross and Waterloo East reopen after railway carries out £20million programme of engineering work: Track replacement by Waterloo East

COMPLETED: London Charing Cross and Waterloo East reopen after railway carries out £20million programme of engineering work

Monday 17 Aug 2026
  • Passengers thanked after 22-day closure that saw services diverted into other London terminals, and changes across the Southeastern network
  • Engineers replaced nearly 2km of 36-year-old track between Charing Cross and Waterloo East
  • Charing Cross platforms renewed and station improvements carried out at Waterloo East
Lewes to Haywards Heath line to remain closed for at least ten days as major train recovery operation begins: Recovery site near Lewes

Lewes to Haywards Heath line to remain closed for at least ten days as major train recovery operation begins

Sunday 16 Aug 2026

A statement from Network Rail and Southern Rail.

 

Rail passengers warned of ongoing disruption after major Stourbridge fire: Network Rail teams inspecting fire damage to the railway embankment

Rail passengers warned of ongoing disruption after major Stourbridge fire

Saturday 15 Aug 2026

Rail passengers are being urged to check before they travel after a major fire near the railway between Stourbridge Junction and Hagley closes part of the Snow Hill Lines.

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Network Rail issues statement on Lewes and Wickford derailments

Friday 14 Aug 2026
Rail industry statement on Lewes derailment incident: NETWORK RAIL LOGO 16 by 9

Rail industry statement on Lewes derailment incident

Thursday 13 Aug 2026

A statement from Network Rail and Southern Rail.