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Network Rail is inviting communities along the Waterside area, on the edge of Southampton Water and the New Forest, to find out more about proposals to run passenger services on the freight-only railway for the first time since 1966.

• Vast majority of network (95%) will be open for business as usual, but some routes will be affected by the works taking place, so passengers are asked to check before they travel
• Network Rail will deliver £90m worth of upgrades to the railway this August Bank Holiday

Rail passengers are being thanked for their patience while the main entrance to Stoke-on-Trent station has been temporarily closed for urgent roof repairs.

Network Rail has worked with Sampford Courtenay Parish Council in Devon to brighten up the platform of the local station, which is currently not used for passenger services, and provide space for community garden planters while creating a more pleasant view for people passing through on trips to and from Okehampton.

Network Rail has completed a £1.8 million programme of work that will improve the resilience of the railway on the Mallaig line at Lochailort in the West Highlands.

Network Rail are recruiting for apprentices in Doncaster to be the next generation of railway workers.

Network Rail are recruiting for apprentices in Tyneside to be the next generation of railway workers.

Network Rail are recruiting for apprentices in York to be the next generation of railway workers.