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Network Rail is carrying out major work to replace a railway bridge over the A6003 in Manton near Oakham in Rutland, to make sure it remains fit for purpose for generations to come.

Passengers are set to see a temporary new-look inside of Bristol Temple Meads station from this weekend (27 and 28 March) following the installation of scaffolding towers ready for the roof restoration to kick off this spring.

Pioneering tests of almost 800 miles of high-voltage overhead electric cables which power trains have shown they are in great condition on key North West rail routes.

Railway engineers will dig two new routes this Easter for pedestrians and vehicles to pass under the Chiltern main line.

The Largs line will fully reopen for passengers on Saturday (March 27) following the successful completion of work to repair landslip-damaged tracks near Fairlie.

Drone images have been released showing how the West Coast main line is being secured from landslips in Warwickshire.

Engineers will soon be working overnight at locations between Kennishead and Crossmyloof to install foundations for electrification masts.

Work is now underway to build the new Reston station in the Scottish Borders.