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A lift at Huddersfield station has now reopened after Network Rail complete work to make it more reliable for passengers.

Network Rail teams across the country have been working to freshen up Britain's railway in the Queen's Platinum Jubilee year with more than £2m of funding being used to target the removal of unsightly graffiti which blights infrastructure.

Families from Anglia who are planning a trip to London over the Easter break are being invited to come along and enjoy the fun and engage with rail safety with Thomas and the gang at London stations.

• Network Rail carrying out 530 upgrade projects worth £83m to upgrade railway for passengers over the Easter bank holiday weekend
• Majority of network 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
• Passengers asked to wear a face covering if they can as a courtesy to others

Passengers travelling on the c2c Line between London and Shoeburyness are urged to check before they travel as Network Rail continues it’s work to upgrade the overhead wiring system. Residents are also being reminded that the level crossing at East Tilbury station will also be closed for short periods throughout the work.

Passengers travelling to Stansted and between London and Cambridge are advised to check before they travel this Easter as Network Rail carries out essential track works in the Bishops Stortford area.

• Join Thomas the Tank Engine, Rusty & Dusty and Sir Topham Hatt as they host a number of in-station events over the Easter holidays
• Events mark launch of special episode of Thomas & Friends® to teach kids about rail safety
• Rail safety campaign backed by comedian Sophie McCartney

Victorian platform canopies are being renovated at Great Malvern station in Worcestershire as part of further improvements for passengers.