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Visitors to Network Rail stations help boost Royal British Legion’s Poppy Appeal towards £1 million target
Passengers and visitors to London’s busiest railway stations were thanked for their generosity after helping raise funds in support of the Royal British Legion’s (RBL) Poppy Day appeal on Thursday 30 October (London Poppy Day),
New railway timepiece marks new beginning for Britain’s railway and celebrates 200 years of trains
Today, Network Rail and partners across the Government and railway industry marked the launch of the railway’s first national clock design for over 50 years*, at London Bridge station.
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Basingstoke Rail Operating Centre marks 10 years as Network Rail completes £320 million signalling upgrade on Portsmouth Direct Line
As the Basingstoke Rail Operating Centre (ROC) marks its 10th anniversary, Network Rail has completed a £320 million signalling upgrade between Farncombe and Petersfield, one of the most significant investments ever made on the Portsmouth Direct Line.
Port Talbot level crossing reopens following major safety improvements to address alarming incidents of ongoing misuse
Network Rail is urging the public to stay safe as the Heol-y-Deliad level crossing, near Margam, reopens following essential works to improve safety.
Manchester Piccadilly set for once-in-a-generation upgrade
Passengers using the North West’s busiest railway station are being given advance notice of once-in-a-generation track and signalling upgrades taking place in February next year.
Work begins on £15m West Highland Line upgrade
Part of the iconic West Highland Line will close for nine days from tonight as Network Rail begins a £15m upgrade on a key section of the route.
ONE WEEK TO GO: Network Rail to carry out vital upgrades in Dorset to improve the line between Poole and Dorchester
Engineers will be strengthening a railway embankment in Hamworthy and improving drainage at the Poole sidings to help protect the railway from flooding and improve long-term reliability
Keighley station’s near-£10m restoration in running for national award
The extensive upgrade of Keighley station has been shortlisted in the National Railway Heritage Awards 2025.
THREE MONTHS TO GO: Major railway upgrades at Dartford will affect travel for passengers over the February half term next year
Rail passengers are being asked to plan ahead of a major upgrade at Dartford Junction.
Cornwall passengers advised to plan ahead as more time required to complete signal work
Rail passengers are being asked to plan their journeys between Newquay and Par in advance as services will now be impacted until Tuesday 18 November to allow the final stage of engineering work for Mid Cornwall Metro (MCM) to be completed.