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Rotherham Central station is set to reopen tomorrow (Wednesday 23 February) after being overwhelmed with water during Storm Franklin – the third storm to hit the railway in a week.

Specially trained sniffer dogs are now being used to track down metal thieves who cause major delays to passengers and freight on the West Coast main line between London Euston and Crewe.

Specially trained sniffer dogs are now being used to track down metal thieves who cause major delays to passengers and freight on the Chiltern main line and key West Midlands rail routes.

Specially trained sniffer dogs are now being used to track down metal thieves who cause major delays to passengers and freight on North West rail routes.

Walkers, cyclists and tourists are now able to travel across the scenic Barmouth Viaduct as it reopened last Friday evening (18 February) following vital safety upgrades.

• Network Rail is continuing major railway upgrades between Manchester and Stalybridge
• This is part of the Transpennine Route Upgrade which will see the line fully electrified and bring faster, more frequent and reliable trains in the future
• Buses and diversions will keep passengers moving throughout weekends in February, March, April and May – passengers asked to plan ahead

Network Rail is thanking passengers for their patience and understanding during the recent storms as the railway today, (Tuesday 22 February), resumes regular train services.

Network Rail has awarded a major design and delivery contract to Alstom as part of a £194 million investment for the renewal of the signalling systems in the Cambridge area.