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Passengers can now stay better connected with the rollout of fast, free and reliable WiFi at Bristol Temple Meads station.

Work gets underway later this month on a major project to upgrade the track layout at Leeds station, which will bring more reliable services for passengers.

Network Rail’s second round of public consultation to increase rail capacity through Ely opens today (Monday 24 May 2021) as part of a six-week consultation to gather feedback from the public on proposals being presented to upgrade the railway.

Network Rail has taken delivery of sixteen thousand sleepers that will form part of the new Levenmouth Rail link.

Passengers are being warned of disruption to rail services between London Euston and Milton Keynes until Monday because of damaged signals.

Plans for Bank Holiday engineering work on Great Western Railway’s route to Weymouth has been rewritten to keep trains running and help sunseekers enjoy a train ride to the famous Dorset coast.

• Network Rail carrying out upgrade projects to improve railway for passengers
• Those looking to travel by train over the Late May Bank Holiday are urged to plan their journeys in advance and travel at quieter times where possible

New rails are on the way to Surrey and Wiltshire this late May Bank Holiday as engineers continue Network Rail’s investment in the railway.