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A key bridge in Gateshead will be replaced as Network Rail begins a significant improvement project in the North East.

Network Rail has launched a new level crossing safety campaign targeting cyclists. The campaign is being supported by Sustrans, the charity behind the creation and management of the 14,000 mile National Cycle Network.

At around 12.15pm on 3^rd June, three wagons on an empty freight train derailed as it made its way from freight sidings at Angerstein Wharf onto the railway from Greenwich to Charlton.

Network Rail is reminding users of level crossings across Wales of the importance of using level crossings safely and understanding the safety measures put in place to keep them from harm.

Network Rail is reminding users of level crossings in the North East, Yorkshire and the East Midlands about the importance of using level crossings safely and understanding the safety measures put in place to keep them from harm.

Services to Greenwich and Dartford are disrupted this evening following an incident with a freight train near Charlton.

Members of the public are invited to take part in a rare opportunity to walk across the iconic Royal Albert Bridge following the completion of work to return the 150-year-old structure to its former glory.

After four days of intensive talks between Network Rail, the RMT, TSSA and Unite unions, ACAS has helped the parties formulate a set of revised proposals that the trades unions will now take away to consider. Recognising this, the RMT has agreed to suspend the industrial action planned for this week and next.