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Network Rail and Southern Railway confirm 1 September planned reopening of Haywards Heath to Lewes line
The railway line between Haywards Heath and Lewes will reopen to passenger services on Tuesday 1 September following a major recovery operation and repairs to the track after the derailment on Thursday 13 August.
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Network Rail sheep-grazing project bears fruit for Perth food bank
An orchard uncovered in Network Rail's recent sheep-grazing biodiversity project is helping feed local families, with volunteers gathering hundreds of pieces of fruit for Perth and Kinross Foodbank.
Track upgrades to close Liverpool Lime Street on Sunday 8 November
Rail passengers planning to travel to or from Liverpool on Sunday 8 November are being advised of important improvements which will impact journeys.
Hull pupils become ‘safety ambassadors’ to help tackle annual spike in railway incidents
Nearly 80 teenagers have been taking part in interactive safety sessions this week as Network Rail and industry partners hosted a special education event ahead of Hull Fair.
Direct Rail Services’ state-of-the-art ETCS rail simulators launch
Nuclear Transport Solutions’ (NTS) rail division, Direct Rail Services (DRS), has strengthened its commitment to operational excellence with the arrival of cutting-edge driver training simulators.
Hidden tunnel tours return for Birmingham Heritage Week
Tours of tunnels running beneath Birmingham New Street and the city centre have returned as part of Birmingham Heritage Week.
Passengers advised to plan ahead as essential improvements planned for the Heart of Wales line to boost reliability
The railway between Craven Arms and Llandrindod Wells will be closed for five days from Monday 28 September while Network Rail carries out a programme of essential work on the line.
Rail industry unites communications leadership ahead of Great British Railways transition
- Molly Neal appointed as Integrated Communications Director, working across DFTO and Network Rail.
- New role aligns messaging across the rail industry as it transitions to Great British Railways (GBR).
- Landmark appointment marks a major practical step in bringing track and train closer together.
This weekend: Engineering work gets underway on East Coast Main Line
A project to improve the reliability and long-term resilience of the East Coast Main Line will begin this weekend.