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Network Rail issues statement following RAIB publication on Bedford train collision
Network Rail has issued a media statement following the Rail Accident Investigation Branch's (RAIB) interim statement, published today (Wednesday 24 June), into the Bedford train collision, which occurred on Friday 19 June.
Media statement: Bedford collision - Network Rail and East Midlands Railway provide update and footage
Network Rail and East Midlands Railway have provided an update from the the scene of the collision in Bedford, with footage available for media.
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Advice for rail passengers to only travel if absolutely necessary in weather warning areas extended
Request for rail passengers to only travel if absolutely necessary as Met Office weather warning is extended into Friday 26 June.
Major upgrade of lifts at Sevenoaks station continues
The lift serving platforms 3 and 4 at Sevenoaks station has reopened, with work now switching to the lift on platforms 1 and 2.
Network Rail issues statement following RAIB publication on Bedford train collision
Network Rail has issued a media statement following the Rail Accident Investigation Branch's (RAIB) interim statement, published today (Wednesday 24 June), into the Bedford train collision, which occurred on Friday 19 June.
Closure of Vale of Glamorgan footpath level crossing to protect public safety
Network Rail has taken the difficult but necessary decision to close Brookside level crossing in Dinas Powys, following a recent safety assessment which identified an increased level of risk to users.
North West rail travel warning as extreme heat arrives
Rail passengers in the North West have been warned to expect reduced services over the coming days during extremely hot weather conditions.
Travel in the west during extreme heat amid rare Met Office red weather warning
Essential travel only on Wednesday and Thursday into, through, or out of the red warning area.
Scotland’s railway gets ready for rising temperatures
Scotland’s railway is preparing for hot weather this week, with highs of up to 32°C expected, potentially setting a new June record.
West Midlands passengers warned about reduced services during extreme heat
Passengers across the West Midlands and Chiltern network have been advised that train timetables will be reduced due to extremely hot weather.