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Network Rail warns of the dangers of the railway as trespasser jailed after causing mass disruption
Network Rail is reminding the public of the dangers posed by trespassing on the railway after a man who climbed on top of a tunnel overlooking railway lines near St. Pancras International station, blocking trains between London, Kent and France, was jailed.
Passengers reminded to check before they travel over the August bank holiday weekend
- £98m to be invested in Britain’s rail network over the August bank holiday weekend (Saturday 24 to Monday 26 August inclusive)
- Railway open for ‘business as usual’ over August bank holiday weekend as majority of the network is unaffected, however there are major changes to services to/from London King’s Cross station
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Public consultation on major rail upgrade to begin in West Yorkshire
Network Rail is to consult with the community and businesses in Kirklees, West Yorkshire, as plans for a major upgrade of the Transpennine line move into the next stage.
Aberdeen-Inverness line to reopen on-time for passengers
The railway between Aberdeen and Huntly will reopened as planned tomorrow morning (Tuesday, August 20) following the successful completion of a 15-week-long project to upgrade the line.
South Wales passengers urged to check before they travel as electrification work continues
On 24 July, Network Rail issued a press release urging passengers in South Wales to plan their journeys in advance of planned work to electrify the South Wales Main Line. This information is still correct and covers the upcoming bank holiday weekend (Sunday only). Please see below.
Passengers urged to check before they travel this August bank holiday
With five days to go until the August bank holiday weekend passengers are being advised to check before they travel with planned railway improvement work in the Greater Manchester and Milton Keynes areas.
Station staff prepare for Reading Festival revellers
Network Rail staff at Reading station are preparing to welcome an influx of music lovers ahead of the annual Reading Festival this weekend.
West Highland Line to re-open on Monday
Following earlier than anticipated completion of the work to repair damage from recent flooding, Network Rail has announced that the West Highland Line will fully re-open for start of service on Monday, August 19.
Network Rail warns of the dangers of the railway as trespasser jailed after causing mass disruption
Network Rail is reminding the public of the dangers posed by trespassing on the railway after a man who climbed on top of a tunnel overlooking railway lines near St. Pancras International station, blocking trains between London, Kent and France, was jailed.