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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
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.
1,000 tonnes of spoil being removed as engineers tackle landslip
Round-the-clock work is ongoing to stabilise a cutting slope following a landslip between Wakefield Kirkgate and Barnsley.
MONDAY: Network Rail to reopen railway between Horsham and Dorking after emergency repairs following landslip
Repairs to the railway at Ockley have been completed following a landslip on an embankment that left one of the tracks hanging in mid-air, meaning that the railway between Horsham and Dorking will reopen to trains as expected, on Monday 16th February.
£800k drainage upgrade planned between Bathgate and Edinburgh
Network Rail will carry out improvements to drainage infrastructure on the railway between Bathgate and Edinburgh next month, helping to boost performance and keep services reliable for passengers.
Cable thief jailed after incident at Wakefield caused major disruption
A man has been jailed for 20 months after stealing railway cable in Wakefield – causing significant disruption which cost the rail industry £57,000.
TWO WEEKS TO GO: Network Rail engineers to carry out embankment works as part of upgrading the railway in Dorset
Buses will be replacing trains between Yeovil Pen Mill and Weymouth on the Heart of Wessex Line between 28 February and 8 March.
STARTING TOMORROW: Changes to services in south west London for engineering works in the Kingston area
Passengers travelling in the Kingston area of south west London are being advised to plan ahead as essential Network Rail engineering work will mean changes to train services between Saturday 14 February and Tuesday 17 February.
STARTING TOMORROW: Passengers urged to plan ahead during Portsmouth Direct Line works this February
Passengers travelling on the Portsmouth Direct Line next week (14-22 February) are advised to plan ahead as Network Rail carries out a series of essential works to maintain and improve the railway.