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A man has been jailed for 20 months after stealing railway cable in Wakefield – causing significant disruption which cost the rail industry £57,000.

Buses will be replacing trains between Yeovil Pen Mill and Weymouth on the Heart of Wessex Line between 28 February and 8 March.

Passengers travelling in the Kingston area of south west London are being advised to plan ahead as essential Network Rail engineering work will mean changes to train services between Saturday 14 February and Tuesday 17 February.

Passengers travelling on the Portsmouth Direct Line next week (14-22 February) are advised to plan ahead as Network Rail carries out a series of essential works to maintain and improve the railway.

Apprentices from Network Rail took part in a team-building event in York organised by the military as part of National Apprenticeship Week (9-15 February).

Network Rail has today (Thursday 12 February) made the difficult decision to close Barton Road footpath crossing in Long Eaton as a temporary, emergency measure to protect public safety.

Progress continues at pace on accessibility upgrades at Hertford North, helping to make the station more inclusive and welcoming.

This National Apprenticeship Week we're showcasing how the railway can open the door to rewarding, lifelong careers.