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£2.2 million Coatbridge upgrade keeps vital freight on the move
Network Rail engineers will work around-the-clock over the next two weekends to upgrade a vital junction at the heart of Scotland’s rail network.
Transport Minister sees progress on feeder station upgrade programme
Scottish Government Transport Minister Jenny Gilruth visited the site of the first new feeder station to be commissioned as part of a £120m investment to boost the electricity supply into the railway network.
Green light for Oxford station and railway transformation following £78.6m funding confirmation
Today (Wednesday 17 August) the Department for Transport confirmed it has awarded £78.6m to Network Rail to support the redevelopment of Oxford station and railway, helping provide a bigger and better station, more services for passengers and freight, and improved journey times for passengers in the future.
Rail union strike action: more routes open but significant disruption expected
The strike, called by the RMT, TSSA and Unite trade unions, will close most of the rail network in Scotland but more routes in the Central Belt will remain open this time around.
A bridge to the future in Huddersfield
Huddersfield has moved one step closer to welcoming cleaner, greener and more efficient electric trains this week, as a new, improved bridge was installed near Deighton railway station.
VIDEO: North Wales train driver recalls “helpless” feeling during near miss with man and his dogs at popular tourist destination
Network Rail and Transport for Wales have released shocking CCTV footage, following two separate near misses in Harlech in July, as it urges tourists and locals to follow safety advice at railway crossings.
Final phase restoration of Barmouth Viaduct to be split, reducing passenger disruption as it benefits from additional repairs
Network Rail has confirmed the Grade II* listed viaduct will be open for busy October half term and Christmas period - with extra work planned to secure the vital rail link’s future for generations to come.
Passengers in Yorkshire and the North East urged to plan ahead and only travel by train if necessary on Thursday and Saturday
- Rail passengers in Yorkshire and the North East are urged to plan ahead this Thursday (18 Aug) and Saturday (20 Aug) as a limited timetable will be available
- Amid national industrial action, only around 10% of services will run between 7:30am and 6:30pm and some routes will be closed completely
- Passengers should check before they travel, expect disruption and only travel if necessary
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