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Suffolk level crossings set to get safety upgrades as work continues
Three level crossings in Woodbridge, Suffolk will be upgraded with new equipment that will make them safer starting this weekend (27 February). Access over the crossings will be maintained throughout the work.
Network Rail gives ‘Heart of Wessex’ line some love over five-day closure
Passengers travelling on the line between Bristol and Weymouth can look forward to a more reliable railway following vital maintenance between Dorchester West and Castle Cary last week.
Plans submitted for rockfall shelter extension to protect vital stretch of railway in Devon
Network Rail has submitted plans to Teignbridge District Council to extend an existing rockfall shelter over the railway line between Dawlish and Holcombe.
Multi-million pound project to upgrade 1980s railway means no trains through Horsham for 9 days this summer
Passengers are advised to plan ahead for major work on the Arun Valley Line in the summer. Network Rail engineers will be rebuilding a crucial section of West Sussex’s railway, including a nine day period in August when there will be no trains through Horsham, plus five weekends of engineering closures in July, September and October.
Dover Priory footbridge and canopy upgrade thanks to £3.5m investment from Network Rail
Refurbishment and repair work at Dover Priory station will increase the life span of the footbridge while providing an upgraded canopy roof on the platforms to keep passengers dry in the rain.
Historic station luggage bridge gets identical replica replacement
An historic luggage bridge which was removed from Worcester Shrub Hill station last year will soon be replaced with an identical-looking replica built with stronger modern materials.
Romford station upgrade – managing the impact of COVID
Network Rail’s construction works at Romford station continue to move forward to deliver step free access, a new entrance and a fully refurbished and improved ticket office, ready for the opening of the Elizabeth line.
Keeping King’s Cross on track – Main stage of £1.2billion upgrade begins next week
- The main stage of a £1.2billion upgrade of the East Coast Main Line begins next week
- Three months of work will see Network Rail improve the track layout on the approach to London King’s Cross station and reopen a disused railway tunnel- making it easier for trains to enter and exit the station
- The work is part of the East Coast Upgrade, which will transform journeys between London, the North of England and Scotland
- Reduced service to/from London King’s Cross station between 1 March and 6 June (inclusive)
- No trains in or out of London King’s Cross station on 26/27/28 February, 23/24/25 April and 4/5/6 June
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