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Bedford train collision – passenger services to resume on Monday 29 June as recovery work completed
Recovery and repair work at the site of the Bedford train collision has now been fully completed, with passenger services on the Midland Main Line set to resume on Monday 29 June.
Passengers travelling today (Friday 26 June) are also reminded that a Met Office red weather warning for extreme heat is in force across a large part of England, and should only travel today if absolutely necessary.
Advice for rail passengers to only travel if absolutely necessary in weather warning areas extended
Request for rail passengers to only travel if absolutely necessary as Met Office weather warning is extended into Friday 26 June.
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Railway closures to deliver key stage of electrification work in Fife
Rail passengers in Fife are being asked to plan ahead this October as Network Rail carries out a major programme of engineering to help prepare the railway for electrification.
Stay informed about rail work in your area with free email updates
Residents in the North East of England are being encouraged to sign up for emails from Network Rail about upcoming railway work happening in their area.
Stay informed about rail work in your area with free email updates
Residents in Yorkshire and the Humber are being encouraged to sign up for emails from Network Rail about upcoming railway work happening in their area.
Passengers urged to plan ahead during hot weather and industrial action
Passengers are being urged to plan ahead and check before they travel as high temperatures and industrial action will affect rail journeys over the coming days.
West Coast Main Line passengers urged to plan ahead for railway disruption over the coming days
Passengers travelling on the West Coast Main Line via Northampton, including to and from London Euston are being urged to plan their journeys in advance as engineering work, industrial action and hot weather are expected to affect travel over the coming days.
Railway 200 Passes the Legacy Forward to Rocket: All Aboard at the Houses of Parliament
- The next chapter in the story of the world's first inter-city railway begins
Greener future for Morpeth rail base thanks to £3.7m upgrade
Network Rail has upgraded its Morpeth maintenance delivery unit (MDU) with a £3.7 million investment to strengthen support for the railway in North East England.
New Balgray Station to open ahead of schedule in September
The new Balgray station in Barrhead is set to open weeks ahead of schedule, with final preparations now underway before it welcomes its first passengers.