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Britain’s railway open for passengers and freight during May bank holidays – but check before you travel on some routes
The vast majority of Britain’s rail network will be business as usual for passengers travelling during the May bank holidays, despite planned engineering work.
New Network Rail deal to run depots, offices and stations from wind power
Network Rail has taken another major step towards powering all its offices, depots and managed stations with renewable electricity after signing a deal with leading renewable energy company RWE to supply around 65% of its non-traction electricity from one of its offshore wind farms.
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Manchester Piccadilly trains running after urgent overhead wire repairs
Rail services have resumed into Manchester Piccadilly after urgent repairs to the overhead lines which power trains.
Travel advice during urgent repairs to Manchester Piccadilly overhead wires
Rail passengers have been warned to plan ahead as work continues to repair damaged overhead wires close to Manchester Piccadilly station.
Safety warning issued after repeated misuse at level crossing in Featherstone
Network Rail has issued a safety reminder after a level crossing saw four instances of dangerous misuse in the past two weeks – which could have resulted in serious injury or death.
Rail travel warning after overhead wire damage at Manchester Piccadilly
Passengers have been warned to expect further disruption following damage to overhead wires outside Manchester Piccadilly station.
Inspiration visits Porterbrook’s Long Marston Rail Innovation Centre
The Long Marston Rail Innovation Centre was the next stop for Inspiration, the Railway 200 exhibition train, which has been touring the country since June 2025 to celebrate 200 years of the modern railway.
Drone technology prevents lineside fires spreading during anti-trespass activity
Network Rail has been carrying out a series of joint rail safety operations across Teesside, County Durham and the North East over the Easter period, in partnership with British Transport Police (BTP) and Northern.
Travel by rail this May bank holiday across East Anglia
Passengers looking to enjoy a peaceful May bank holiday weekend trip will be able to travel to most destinations across East Anglia and into the capital as the majority of the railways will be open.
Britain’s railway open for passengers and freight during May bank holidays – but check before you travel on some routes
The vast majority of Britain’s rail network will be business as usual for passengers travelling during the May bank holidays, despite planned engineering work.