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With gusts of around 70mph forecast across the region, Network Rail and train operators are preparing for the impact of Storm Ciara this Sunday with speed restrictions and some reduced services expected. 

Network Rail and Transport for Wales have issued joint information ahead of Storm Ciara, which is expected to bring strong winds and heavy rain to the Wales and Borders route this weekend.

The main railway line reopened through Eastleigh on Monday following the derailment of a freight train at the station and six days of emergency repair works.

Interested in a career on the railway? Network Rail is recruiting the next batch of future rail leaders through their highly regarded apprenticeship scheme. Applications are now open for a September 2020 start and will close when all places have been filled.

Network Rail is working with Northern to extend platform one at Denby Dale and platform one at Lockwood station, as part of an ongoing project to improve seven stations on the Penistone line.

Network Rail is advising passengers that damage to overhead line equipment which is affecting services between Bedford and London St Pancras International should be fixed before rush hour this evening. This will allow train operators Thameslink and East Midlands Railway to run more services.  

Network Rail is urging passengers to check before they travel as a reduced train service is expected in the Bedford area throughout the day (Thursday 6 February 2020).

Work has begun to carefully restore an historic railway footbridge for passengers at New Mills Newtown station in the Derbyshire Peak District.