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Planning approval for Network Rail's transformation of Britain's busiest station.
- On 10 February, the Planning Committee of the City of London passed a resolution to grant planning permission for the transformation of Liverpool Street station.
- The station was last redeveloped in 1991, and customer numbers have tripled over the last 35 years.
Network Rail apprentices power the future of Britain’s railway
To mark National Apprenticeship Week 2026 (9–15 February), Network Rail is celebrating the apprentices developing the skills needed to maintain, improve and future-proof Britain’s railway.
Latest News
Two weeks to go: Burnside Station bridge repairs begin soon
Network Rail will soon begin £200,000 worth of essential repairs to the footbridge at Burnside station.
Essential renewal work at Long Eaton level crossing
Upgrades to Meadow Lane level crossing in Long Eaton will take place during four Saturday night shifts beginning this weekend (Saturday 21 February into Sunday 22 February).
Milton Keynes duo celebrate apprenticeship success on the railway
A pair of apprentices based close to Milton Keynes have celebrated success after making the decision to work on the railway.
Reminder: Nunthorpe level crossing upgrade work begins this weekend
Passengers are reminded that a full upgrade of Nunthorpe level crossing means buses replace trains between Middlesbrough and Whitby next week (23-27 February).
Passengers warned of disruption following Worcester landslip
Passengers in Worcestershire and the West Midlands are being advised to check before they travel following a landslip that caused a retaining wall to collapse onto the railway near Worcester.
First major work begins to electrify the Borders Railway
Network Rail will begin the first stage of electrification on the Borders Railway later this week.
Public invited to share views on proposed major rail upgrades between Standedge and Gledholt (Huddersfield)
Communities in and around Huddersfield are being invited to have their say on the next phase of the Transpennine Route Upgrade (TRU), as plans are unveiled for significant improvements between Standedge and Gledholt.
Longport station footbridge reopens for passenger use
Longport station's footbridge has been reopened for passengers and local people while work continues to complete its major upgrade.