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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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£1.3m boost to Dunblane railway as viaduct upgrades get under way
Network Rail Scotland has begun a £1.3 million project to upgrade a key railway bridge in Dunblane, helping to keep services running safely and reliably for years to come.
All Glasgow Central entrances to reopen after Union Street fire
Network Rail will reopen the Union Street and Gordon Street entrances at Glasgow Central, bringing Scotland's busiest railway station fully back to normal ahead of the Commonwealth Games.
Midlands Rail Hub consultation to outline early proposals for major upgrade to Birmingham’s railway
A public and stakeholder consultation on proposed major upgrades to the railway in Birmingham which would transform journeys, create jobs, and boost opportunities across the West Midlands has been launched.
North West travel update ahead of vital track renewals
Passengers travelling between Southport and Wigan have been warned to plan ahead during upcoming engineering works.
Weekend service changes as £5m rail upgrade gets under way
Railway improvement work in Derbyshire and Staffordshire will affect passenger services over the next two weekends, with some journeys requiring a replacement bus.
Working together to deliver faster, more reliable rail journeys
Passengers are expected to benefit from improved punctuality and even more reliable journeys – with new platforms, enhanced signalling, and technology designed to spot potential overhead line issues among more than 60 initiatives set out in a joint plan to boost performance.
Passengers thanked after major Manchester Victoria engineering work completed
Rail passengers have been thanked for their patience after key engineering work was completed between Rochdale and Manchester Victoria.