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Network Rail and Southern Railway confirm 1 September planned reopening of Haywards Heath to Lewes line: The first carriage that overturned following the derailment of a train near Lewes on Thursday 13 August is lifted upright-2

Network Rail and Southern Railway confirm 1 September planned reopening of Haywards Heath to Lewes line

Thursday 20 Aug 2026

The railway line between Haywards Heath and Lewes will reopen to passenger services on Tuesday 1 September following a major recovery operation and repairs to the track after the derailment on Thursday 13 August. 

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Joint statement on RAIB interim report on Lewes derailment

Wednesday 19 Aug 2026

Joint statement from Lucy McAuliffe, Route Director Sussex, Network Rail, and John Whitehurst, Chief Executive Officer at GTR, which operates Southern

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West Coast Main Line open for journeys between London Euston and Scotland this August bank holiday: View of Euston station entrance and piazza - summer 2026 cropped

West Coast Main Line open for journeys between London Euston and Scotland this August bank holiday

Thursday 27 Aug 2026

Passengers travelling between London Euston and Scotland this August bank holiday can continue to rely on the West Coast Main Line, with the majority of the route remaining open throughout the long weekend.

Britain's railway open for business this August Bank Holiday, but please check before you travel: PHOTO Network Rail teams on site with tamping trains in the background Willesden Junction Easter 2026

Britain's railway open for business this August Bank Holiday, but please check before you travel

Thursday 27 Aug 2026

Most of Britain’s railway is open for business throughout the August Bank Holiday weekend, although some routes will be affected by planned improvement work and industrial action impacting East Midlands Railway (EMR) services

West Midlands passengers urged to plan ahead for bank holiday travel: Birmingham New Street-223

West Midlands passengers urged to plan ahead for bank holiday travel

Thursday 27 Aug 2026

Passengers travelling over the bank holiday weekend are being urged to plan ahead as some journeys will be impacted by engineering and improvement work.

One month to go until Balgray station welcomes first passengers: Balgray station - August 2026

One month to go until Balgray station welcomes first passengers

Thursday 27 Aug 2026

There's just one month to go until the new Balgray station opens in Barrhead, welcoming its first passengers on Sunday 27 September.

Autumn rail improvement works in Norfolk and Suffolk: Level crossing improvements

Autumn rail improvement works in Norfolk and Suffolk

Thursday 27 Aug 2026

On some weekends in September and October, railway engineers will be working to boost reliability on parts of the mainline between Norwich and Ipswich, as well as on the East Suffolk line and the Felixstowe branch line.

£40m redevelopment of prime Leeds office building under way: Princes Exchange CGI artist's impression

£40m redevelopment of prime Leeds office building under way

Thursday 27 Aug 2026

A £40 million upgrade of a striking eight-storey office building will create a new rail industry hub in central Leeds.

Positive progress being made in restoring railway between Haywards Heath and Lewes following derailment: Main works at Lewes complete

Positive progress being made in restoring railway between Haywards Heath and Lewes following derailment

Wednesday 26 Aug 2026

Engineers are making good progress in restoring the railway ready for train services to resume on Tuesday 1 September.

Network Rail announces community engagement sessions on future of Brookside level crossing: Brookside level crossing closure June 2026

Network Rail announces community engagement sessions on future of Brookside level crossing

Wednesday 26 Aug 2026

Network Rail is inviting residents in Dinas Powys to a series of community engagement sessions to discuss the emergency closure of Brookside footpath level crossing and next steps.