National & regional news
World-leading lidar survey set to improve passenger journeys
This summer a new innovative way of inspecting the railway using high-quality imagery has begun across west London, the Thames Valley, the west and south west as part of plans to reduce delays for passengers and improve safety for staff
Soham station contract awarded
Network Rail has awarded the contract to build Soham’s new railway station to J Murphy and Sons Ltd.
No trains in or out of London King’s Cross over first weekend in September as vital work continues on £1.2billion East Coast Upgrade
Network Rail and train operators on the East Coast Main Line are urging passengers not to travel to London King’s Cross on Saturday 5 and Sunday 6 September 2020, while vital work takes place in and around the station as part of the East Coast Upgrade, which will improve journeys for passengers.
Network Rail makeover Hurst Green station in Surrey
Major repair and refurbishment work has been completed at Hurst Green station to upgrade and improve the platforms for passengers.
Railway crossing safety warning as trains return to Marston and Abbey Vale lines
Network Rail today warned people to take great care when using levels crossings on the Marston and Abbey Vale lines.
Heart of Wales line closed as extreme weather floods railway and causes significant damage
Passengers using the Heart of Wales line are encouraged to check before they travel as the railway between Shrewsbury and Llandrindod Wells has been closed owing to extensive damage caused by extreme rainfall in mid-Wales on 12 and 13 August.
Network Rail pledges immediate action following Stonehaven derailment
Network Rail’s chief executive Andrew Haines has vowed to understand the cause and put immediate additional safety measures in place following yesterday’s derailment near Stonehaven in which three people died and six were injured.
Andrew Haines arrives at Stonehaven following derailment
Andrew Haines, Network Rail’s chief executive, has arrived at the site of yesterday’s train derailment. As he arrived, Andrew said:
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