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‘Talk, not walk’ says Network Rail in response to RMT vote for industrial action
Responding to the RMT’s announcement that its members have voted in favour of industrial action, Andrew Haines, Network Rail’s chief executive, said:
Railway open for passengers during Queen’s Platinum Jubilee bank holiday weekend
- Vast majority of rail network is open as usual between 2-5 June, with routes open into all major London stations so people can join royal celebrations
- Major disruptive projects moved to avoid Jubilee weekend
- Small number of routes impacted by some upgrade works, so passengers still asked to plan their journeys in advance
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Passengers reminded of railway closure ahead of Commonwealth Games
The Chiltern main line between Dorridge and Birmingham Moor Street will be closed for four days next month as work continues to improve passenger journeys for the Commonwealth Games.
‘Talk, not walk’ says Network Rail in response to RMT vote for industrial action
Responding to the RMT’s announcement that its members have voted in favour of industrial action, Andrew Haines, Network Rail’s chief executive, said:
Boston level crossing gets reliability upgrade next month
A level crossing in Boston, Lincolnshire is set to be upgraded next month (June) to improve reliability for key freight services travelling to and from the town’s port.
First train runs on Midlands’ newest and longest railway bridge
The Midlands’ newest and longest railway bridge is now fully functional after carrying its first freight train.
Let’s Walk: Free walking maps at Network Rail stations in London to get more people walking this summer
10,000 free copies of a new walking map that charts a network of quiet and interesting streets in central London is now available at Network Rail’s London stations.
Reston station welcomes first passenger services
Passenger services today called at Reston station for the first time in almost six decades.
Works to reopen Essex footbridge start today
Works to repair a footbridge that connects Durham Road in Langdon and Mandeville Way in Laindon Hills, Basildon, start today (Monday 23 May).
Network Rail thanks residents and motorists as Torbay Road bridge reopens
Network Rail is thanking the community of Torbay, Devon, for their patience and understanding following the delayed reopening of the road over Torbay Road bridge this morning (Monday 23 May).