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George Stephenson designed railway viaduct to be restored in Calderdale
An 180-year-old viaduct designed by railway pioneer George Stephenson is undergoing a multi-million-pound restoration to improve passenger journeys and secure its future for generations to come.
Network Rail and train operators remind passengers to follow public health advice as temperatures soar
- With temperatures set to reach the mid-30s in parts of Britain towards the end of this week and into the weekend, the rail industry is working to keep passengers moving safely
- Passengers are being asked to plan ahead and continue to follow public health advice when travelling by rail – wear a face covering unless you are exempt, maintain a distance from others and travel at quieter times wherever possible
- Network Rail has activated its extreme weather action teams (EWATs) at hotspots across the country. Speed restrictions may be introduced at the hottest locations to keep services running as reliably as possible in extreme heat
- Train operators will have staff on hand to help and provide guidance through journey planners and social media
Network Rail begins vital improvement work at two Grantham railway bridges next month
Network Rail is advising motorists in Grantham that Barrowby Road will close next month, as major work begins on a £2.7million project to improve two railway bridges in the town.
Passengers warned of railway closure for St Helens bridge renewal
Passengers are being advised about changes to rail journeys next month during an essential upgrade to a railway bridge in St Helens.
Vital upgrade to the track through Ashtead station and level crossing means no trains during the weekend of 5-6 September – and a special bus service for local residents
A vital upgrade to the track through Ashtead station and level crossing in Surrey will mean no Southern or South Western Railway trains will run between Epsom and Dorking/Effingham Junction from Saturday 5 September until the early morning of Monday 7 September.
Appeal after 13 drivers run red lights at one Kent level crossing - in just two months
Network Rail and Southeastern are appealing to drivers in Kent to pay attention after there were 13 instances of people running flashing lights and dodging around closing barriers at East Farleigh level crossing in June and July – culminating in four incidents in four days.
Key upgrade work completed at West Wickham in South East London
Located between Eden Park and Hayes, vital work to repair and strengthen the steel footbridge at West Wickham station has taken place which will serve the local community for decades.
Waverley Masterplan concept revealed
Network Rail, Scottish Government and City of Edinburgh Council have today revealed their concept designs for transforming the capital’s main station as part of the Edinburgh Waverley Masterplan.
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