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Lewes to Haywards Heath line to remain closed for at least ten days as major train recovery operation begins
A statement from Network Rail and Southern Rail.
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First visible signs of electrification appear on Borders railway
The electrification of the Borders railway is starting to take shape, as engineers begin installing the steel masts that will support the overhead wires needed for new battery-electric trains.
COMPLETED: London Charing Cross and Waterloo East reopen after railway carries out £20million programme of engineering work
- Passengers thanked after 22-day closure that saw services diverted into other London terminals, and changes across the Southeastern network
- Engineers replaced nearly 2km of 36-year-old track between Charing Cross and Waterloo East
- Charing Cross platforms renewed and station improvements carried out at Waterloo East
Lewes to Haywards Heath line to remain closed for at least ten days as major train recovery operation begins
A statement from Network Rail and Southern Rail.
Rail passengers warned of ongoing disruption after major Stourbridge fire
Rail passengers are being urged to check before they travel after a major fire near the railway between Stourbridge Junction and Hagley closes part of the Snow Hill Lines.
Rail industry statement on Lewes derailment incident
A statement from Network Rail and Southern Rail.
£4.6m engineering work planned for East Coast Main Line
A £4.6 million project to improve the reliability, resilience and long-term performance of the East Coast Main Line (ECML) will get underway next month.
Train companies and police ramp up patrols and measures to reduce crime and protect people on train journeys as incidents rise by up to 39% in summer months
- 287 incidents recorded in November and December 2025 including 135 trespass incidents and 24 anti-social behaviour incidents
- 398 incidents reported over July and August 2025 including 203 trespass incidents and 33 anti-social behaviour incidents
- BTP officers apprehend and arrest cable thief following a cable theft back in June
- Trespass victim: “I’m lucky to be alive. I still have the scars....and it so easily could have been much worse.”