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REMINDER: Britain’s railway open for passengers and freight this early May bank holiday – with some notable exceptions
The vast majority of Britain’s rail network will be open for passengers travelling this May, with both bank holidays largely unaffected by engineering work. However, this early May Bank Holiday, Saturday-Monday, 2-4 May, does feature work in some busy locations.
Survey reveals young adults underestimate power and speed of trains – risking their lives on level crossings
- Seven out of ten 18-34 year olds believe they could get out of the way if a train approached
- 98% of these young adults are unaware how long trains take to stop in an emergency
- Survey marks start of No Second Chances campaign - featuring a series of hard‑hitting films - which focuses on the deadly risks of distraction when approaching the railway
Latest News
Innovative Severn Tunnel upgrade to transform key rail link between South Wales and England
Passengers are advised to plan ahead as Network Rail carry out major upgrade in the Severn Tunnel and Bristol area, with replacement buses and diversionary routes in place to keep people moving from late May to early June.
Update on Sportsfield level crossing emergency closure
Network Rail is continuing to carry out a range of safety, monitoring and education work during the emergency closure of Sportsfield level crossing at Featherstone, following a sustained period of serious safety concerns.
VIDEO: New footbridge lifted into place at Hither Green station in preparation for an accessible future
A major milestone towards improving the accessibility of Hither Green station for Southeastern passengers has been achieved.
Rapid retrofit as classic High Speed Train units go digital
The project to fit equipment for digital in-cab signalling to the iconic High Speed Trains (HSTs), which form a major part of Britain’s railway story, is setting new standards for delivering vehicle retrofitment.
Railway reopens between Wolverhampton and Shrewsbury
Train services between Wolverhampton and Shrewsbury have restarted after major repairs were made to damage caused by a freight train derailment.
£6m upgrades on the Far North Line over three weeks in June
Network Rail is set to carry out major engineering work worth £6m on the Far North Line next month to help improve journeys on one of the Highlands’ most important transport routes.
Travel update: Reduction in services for London Euston following damage to overhead powerlines on the West Coast Main Line
Damage to overhead line equipment between Watford Junction and Milton Keynes on the West Coast Main Line will impact passengers travelling to and from London Euston on Friday (8 May). An amended timetable is expected to run until the end of the day.
Wolverhampton freight derailment: trains expected to run tomorrow as recovery work continues
Disruption caused by a low-speed freight train derailment in Oxley, Wolverhampton, is expected to end tomorrow (Friday 8 May) as railways teams make good progress on recovery and repairs.