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Inside the Transformation of London Liverpool Street: New Fly-Through Revealed
Network Rail releases a new fly-through video showcasing its ambitious plans to transform London Liverpool Street station into a transport hub fit for the future.
UPDATE: Passengers across Britain reminded to check before they travel on Thursday evening and Friday morning as Storm Goretti moves in
- Heavy snow and high winds moving into western, north-western and central parts of England and Wales this afternoon means disruption to trains in some parts of the national network.
- Some lines in parts of Wales are closed as of 1600 today (Thursday 8 January) and a rare red weather warning for high winds means all trains will be suspended in Cornwall, England, from 1800. Further line closures are expected in the West and East Midlands and North West overnight and Friday morning as the weather system moves north and east.
- Disruption will continue overnight and into Friday, including changes to services on the West Coast Main Line and potential line closures elsewhere.
Passengers planning to travel are strongly advised to check their full journeys as this is a developing situation and alterations to services may be made at short notice.
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Road closures in Huddersfield area to facilitate rail upgrades
From Friday 30 January until Monday 4 May, there will be a series of road closures across Huddersfield and Deighton. A mix of weekend and weekday closures will see the A641 Bradford Road/Northgate, A62 Leeds Road, and Colne Bridge Road shut to facilitate Transpennine Route Upgrade (TRU) engineering works.
Level crossing improvement work brings changes to passenger services this weekend
A level crossing upgrade will mean changes to passenger services between Derby and Crewe this weekend (24-25 January).
Oxford passengers urged to check before travelling as Network Rail installs new bridge to boost rail services
Passengers travelling via Oxford are being urged to plan their journeys ahead at the start of February as Network Rail installs a new railway bridge adjacent to Oxford station as part of plans to boost rail services and capacity.
East Lancashire Railway visitors to enjoy more heritage rail experiences under exciting new partnership
Visitors to the East Lancashire Railway (ELR) are set to enjoy even more heritage rail experiences, community events and learning opportunities thanks to a new partnership with Network Rail.
Next phase of upgrades announced in long-term programme to strengthen Britain’s busiest railway
Passengers are set to benefit from a major programme of essential upgrades to the West Coast Main Line – the railway that connects London, the Midlands, the North West and Scotland.
Rail industry rallies for Samaritans Brew Monday
On Monday 19 January organisations across the rail industry came together to celebrate Brew Monday, Samaritans annual campaign.
Network Rail teams ‘tea’ up support for Samaritans’ Brew Monday campaign
Connect over a cuppa and check in on those around you – that was the message as Network Rail staff backed Samaritans’ Brew Monday.
Network Rail and Great Western Railway team up with Samaritans to blow away the blues with Brew Monday
Network Rail and Great Western Railway have united with Samaritans to encourage people to pause, pour and support this Brew Monday.