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REMINDER: Britain’s railway open for passengers and freight this early May bank holiday – with some notable exceptions
The vast majority of Britain’s rail network will be open for passengers travelling this May, with both bank holidays largely unaffected by engineering work. However, this early May Bank Holiday, Saturday-Monday, 2-4 May, does feature work in some busy locations.
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
Wolverhampton freight derailment: trains expected to run tomorrow as recovery work continues
Disruption caused by a low-speed freight train derailment in Oxley, Wolverhampton, is expected to end tomorrow (Friday 8 May) as railways teams make good progress on recovery and repairs.
Europa League semi-final means busier trains to Villa Park tonight
The UEFA Europa League semi-final second leg between Aston Villa and Nottingham Forest will bring thousands of fans into Birmingham this evening (Thursday 7 May), meaning trains and stations will be busier than normal.
Edinburgh Waverley donates abandoned bicycles to local cycling charity
Edinburgh Waverley station is supporting sustainable travel and local communities through a renewed partnership with The Bike Station, a charity dedicated to making cycling accessible to everyone.
VIDEO: New footbridge lifted into place at Hither Green station in preparation for an accessible future
A major milestone towards improving the accessibility of Hither Green station for Southeastern passengers has been achieved.
THREE WEEKS TO GO: 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 in the last week of May.
Oxley freight train derailment means ongoing disruption through Wolverhampton
A low-speed freight train derailment in Oxley will impact passengers travelling through Wolverhampton until the end of service today.
Upgrades mean amended rail service between Bedford and London this weekend
Railway improvement work will mean no Thameslink trains running between Bedford and Mill Hill Broadway in north London this weekend (Saturday 9 and Sunday 10 May), while East Midlands Railway (EMR) services will not run south of Bedford.
London Euston returns to full service following major track renewals
Passengers travelling in and out of London Euston have been thanked for their patience after the station fully reopened to services.