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Reminder: Britain’s railway open for business this late May bank holiday – but passengers should check before they travel
The vast majority of Britain’s rail network will be open for passengers travelling this late May bank holiday – despite planned engineering work.
Survey reveals young adults underestimate power and speed of trains – risking their lives on level crossings
- Seven out of ten 18-34 year olds believe they could get out of the way if a train approached
- 98% of these young adults are unaware how long trains take to stop in an emergency
- Survey marks start of No Second Chances campaign - featuring a series of hard‑hitting films - which focuses on the deadly risks of distraction when approaching the railway
Latest News
SATURDAY: Buses replace trains between Ashford and Borough Green & Wrotham for nine days as major improvement work takes place
Customers are being reminded to plan their journeys ahead of engineering work on the railway between Ashford International, Maidstone East and Borough Green & Wrotham beginning on Saturday for nine days.
Reminder: Britain’s railway open for business this late May bank holiday – but passengers should check before they travel
The vast majority of Britain’s rail network will be open for passengers travelling this late May bank holiday – despite planned engineering work.
ONE WEEK TO GO: Vital upgrades continue on the Portsmouth Direct Line
Network Rail and South Western Railway (SWR) are continuing their investment in the Portsmouth Direct Line with the next phase of signalling and track upgrades taking place from Monday 25 May to Friday 29 May.
‘A win-win for businesses, locals and tourists’ as Mid Cornwall Metro begins
The first phase of Mid Cornwall Metro services began this morning, with local business leaders welcoming the significantly enhanced train service between Newquay and Par.
Major East Coast Main Line improvement work continues this weekend
A package of major engineering work continues on the East Coast Main Line over the Spring Bank Holiday weekend (23-25 May), passengers are reminded.
Network Rail and Transport for Wales get ready for North Wales timetable boost and invite communities to local drop-in sessions
Passengers across North Wales will benefit from a major increase in train services from Sunday 17 May, with services along the North Wales Coast line increasing by around 50%.
Works start at Peckham Rye station to create more space for passengers
A project will begin next month at one of south London's busiest stations to improve the experience of passengers.
Successful testing of Class 700 train with upgraded digital software
Successful testing at speed has been completed of upgraded digital software on a Thameslink Class 700 unit, preparing the largest passenger fleet on the East Coast Main Line (ECML) for the introduction of in-cab digital signalling.