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HIGH POWERED LEAF BUSTING TRAINS TRAVEL “TWICE ROUND THE WORLD” TO KEEP SOUTH WESTERN RAILWAY PASSENGERS MOVING
This week marks the start of our high powered leaf busting trains rolling out across the South Western Railway route - they will travel the equivalent of twice round the world over the next three months clearing leaves and debris.
Rock armour protecting the Settle-Carlisle line from Britain's topsy-turvy weather
Huge boulders are being used to protect Britain's best-loved railway from the storm-swollen torrents of the River Eden in Cumbria.
More reliable rail services between Norwich and London following installation of new track
Work to install new track at Kelvedon, Essex was completed this weekend and will make services from Norwich to London more reliable for the millions of people that travel on the route every year.
Lucky escape for ‘Tony the Tawny’ rescued from the railway after Storm Ophelia
An owl which broke its wing when it was trapped under a tree felled by Storm Ophelia has been rescued by Network Rail.
Network Rail to hold drop-in event ahead of bridge upgrade in Derby
Network Rail will hold a public information event in Alvaston in Derby to inform residents of work to upgrade a railway bridge as part of the Midland Main Line upgrade project.
Network Rail to make improvements at Forsinard Level Crossing
Network Rail engineers will undertake repairs and road surfacing work at Forsinard level crossing on Sunday 22nd October.
Gospel Oak to Barking electrification on track with confirmation of winter closure dates
Network Rail has reached a major milestone in the Gospel Oak to Barking electrification project with over half of the new electrical wire needed on the line now installed. Winter closure dates to upgrade the last diesel operated London Overground route have also been confirmed today.
Flying Scotsman fans urged to stay safe during trip from Norwich to London
Fans of the famous Flying Scotsman steam locomotive are being urged to keep off the tracks and enjoy a safe day out when the engine tours parts of Norfolk, Suffolk and Cambridgeshire this week.