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£7m investment to deliver major rail upgrades between Newcastle and Scotland
An extensive package of rail improvements will affect journeys between Newcastle and Scotland over three weekends.
Major railway recovery underway after Stourbridge wildfires
A major recovery operation is underway to repair significant damage to the railway caused by last week's wildfires in Stourbridge.
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.