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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
Train services to be reinstated between Exeter and Copplestone, but line to Barnstaple remains suspended due to ongoing adverse weather conditions
Train services to Barnstaple will continue to be suspended until at least Tuesday 24 February because of high water levels as a result of last month's named storms and ongoing adverse weather conditions. Train services are, however, being reinstated to Copplestone from tomorrow (Thursday) subject to weather conditions.
Train services resume between New Malden and Twickenham after four-day line closure for upgrades
Train services are running between New Malden and Twickenham in south west London again after Network Rail engineers carried out four days of improvements to the railway.
£4m Inverclyde line upgrades completed
Network Rail has successfully completed £4m worth of upgrades across the Inverclyde line, delivering major improvements to bridges and supporting structures along the route.
Normal service at Aberdeen Station following £3.8m track improvements
Normal service will resume at Aberdeen Station this weekend following the completion of essential track upgrades.
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).