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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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Network Rail ranked 4th in UK's top apprenticeship employers list
Network Rail has been ranked 4th in the Department for Education's Top 100 Apprenticeship Employers list for 2026, climbing 18 places in a year.
Residents invited to rescheduled Portishead Line drop-in events
Residents of Portishead and Pill are invited to meet the project team behind the restoration of the Portishead Line at two community drop-in events.
TRU celebrates successful Community Fund projects across route
The Transpennine Route Upgrade (TRU) is showcasing some of the organisations from its 2025 Community Fund round, who have used their grants to improve local spaces and places.
Passengers urged to plan ahead as essential weekend railway upgrades take place between Newport and Shrewsbury
On the weekend of Saturday 11 July Network Rail will carry out essential engineering work to improve the safety and reliability of the railway between Newport and Shrewsbury.
Liverpool Lime Street travel tips ahead of huge Magic Weekend
Passengers travelling into Liverpool to enjoy rugby league’s amazing Magic Weekend have been issued with helpful travel tips.
New control hub to oversee one of Scotland’s busiest rail lines
A new £10m railway control hub has opened in Glasgow to help manage one of Scotland’s busiest and most complex rail routes.
Passengers give first impressions of Cambridge South
Customers using Cambridge South station on its first days in operation have given the new station the thumbs up, making their journeys into work better and easier, as well as being a convenient gateway for local residents and visitors.
Bridge installation begins at Tenby station as accessibility upgrades progress
Temporary overnight road closures and car park changes will help deliver step-free access for everyone.