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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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Direct Rail Services’ state-of-the-art ETCS rail simulators launch: DRS ETCS sim Simon

Direct Rail Services’ state-of-the-art ETCS rail simulators launch

Friday 18 Sep 2026

Nuclear Transport Solutions’ (NTS) rail division, Direct Rail Services (DRS), has strengthened its commitment to operational excellence with the arrival of cutting-edge driver training simulators.

Hidden tunnel tours return for Birmingham Heritage Week: Birmingham New Street tunnel tour 2026

Hidden tunnel tours return for Birmingham Heritage Week

Friday 18 Sep 2026

Tours of tunnels running beneath Birmingham New Street and the city centre have returned as part of Birmingham Heritage Week.

Passengers advised to plan ahead as essential improvements planned for the Heart of Wales line to boost reliability: TfW Heart of Wales line image cropped

Passengers advised to plan ahead as essential improvements planned for the Heart of Wales line to boost reliability

Friday 18 Sep 2026

The railway between Craven Arms and Llandrindod Wells will be closed for five days from Monday 28 September while Network Rail carries out a programme of essential work on the line.

Rail industry unites communications leadership ahead of Great British Railways transition: Molly Neal photo cropped

Rail industry unites communications leadership ahead of Great British Railways transition

Friday 18 Sep 2026
  • Molly Neal appointed as Integrated Communications Director, working across DFTO and Network Rail.
  • New role aligns messaging across the rail industry as it transitions to Great British Railways (GBR).
  • Landmark appointment marks a major practical step in bringing track and train closer together.
This weekend: Engineering work gets underway on East Coast Main Line: Routeview Dunbar Station 28.07.26

This weekend: Engineering work gets underway on East Coast Main Line

Thursday 17 Sep 2026

A project to improve the reliability and long-term resilience of the East Coast Main Line will begin this weekend.

West Coast Main Line to close between London Euston and Watford this Sunday due to emergency bridge work: Oxhey Grange footbridge

West Coast Main Line to close between London Euston and Watford this Sunday due to emergency bridge work

Thursday 17 Sep 2026

Passengers are being reminded to avoid travel if they can during major railway disruption this Sunday 20 September until 4pm when Network Rail removes Oxhey Grange footbridge near Watford in an emergency operation to keep the railway safe.

GBR Anglia in action: taking technology on tour to improve passenger journeys: Greater Anglia train equipped with PANDAS-V travelling on the c2c route

GBR Anglia in action: taking technology on tour to improve passenger journeys

Thursday 17 Sep 2026
  • A Greater Anglia train equipped with pioneering technology toured both the c2c route and London Overground Mildmay line this summer
  • On-board monitoring systems are enabling engineers to fix faults before they lead to major disruption
  • The latest technology has helped to prevent 15 overhead line incidents on Greater Anglia since November 2025, saving an estimated 22,000 delay minutes
  • GBR Anglia is now unlocking the benefits for more of the region’s passengers
New train station creates lasting legacy for East Renfrewshire ahead of opening: Hillview Primary visit Balgray Station as part of an industry taster day-2

New train station creates lasting legacy for East Renfrewshire ahead of opening

Wednesday 16 Sep 2026

• £1.6m invested in local businesses within the Glasgow city region
• 350 young people inspired through careers and school activities
• 400 volunteering hours delivered in local communities
• 44 bikes and cycle safety kits being donated to local schools