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During the October school holidays, Network Rail engineers carrying out a variety of improvements across the South Western Railway network, meaning that buses will replace trains in some places.

With A-Level results day here, Network Rail is encouraging young people to consider apprenticeships as a valuable and rewarding alternative, offering real career opportunities and practical experience in a key industry.

Abergavenny station has taken a major step forward in accessibility and inclusivity with the opening of a brand-new footbridge; the first in the station’s history to provide step-free access between platforms.

Network Rail will complete essential engineering work on the Golden Valley line later this month that will impact passengers between Swindon and Gloucester.

Moorgate Halt level crossing in Uppermill, Saddleworth will temporarily close from Saturday 30 August for six months as part of the multi-billion-pound Transpennine Route Upgrade (TRU).

Major sections of a replacement railway bridge which will take the West Coast Main Line over the M6 are arriving on site ahead of its complete overhaul next year.

Station safety teams are being used in the West Midlands to help resolve issues before they can delay passengers' journeys.

Buses will replace trains on the lines surrounding Guildford over the August Bank Holiday weekend Saturday 23rd August – Monday 25th August while vital engineering improvements are carried out on the South Western Railway network.