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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.
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This weekend: £4m upgrades continue between Dunblane and Bridge of Allan
Network Rail is moving into the next phase of a £4m project to improve the railway between Dunblane and Bridge of Allan, with the first of two planned line closures this weekend.
STARTING TOMORROW: 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.
A cracking Easter with £7.2m improvements for Scotland’s railway
A £7.2m package of engineering work will be delivered across Scotland’s railway over the Easter weekend and throughout April to improve infrastructure and support more reliable train services.
Date set for reopening of Stockport’s Greek Street roundabout
Road users in Stockport have been advised that the Greek Street roundabout will be reopening in one month’s time (Friday 27 March), following extensive improvements to the railway below.
Teen fundraising hero Jack treated to unforgettable surprise day on the railway
An inspirational teenager from Gateshead was treated to an unforgettable railway experience by Network Rail and train operator LNER in recognition of his outstanding fundraising efforts.
Scotland’s Railway gives £40,000 boost to local projects
Scotland's Railway has announced the recipients of the £40,000 community fund giving a boost to local projects across the country.
Emergency closure of Knaresborough level crossing due to safety concerns
Network Rail has closed Frogmire Lane level crossing because of a number of serious safety concerns.
Facilities, accessibility and customer experience to be improved at Euston
Passengers using London Euston will benefit from a package of customer focused upgrades this spring as Network Rail continues its programme of improvements across one of the country’s busiest stations.