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Network Rail has opened a dedicated STEM learning facility with the aim of inspiring the next generation to pursue careers in the science, technology, engineering and maths sectors and help close skills gaps in vital areas across Britain.

Passengers are being made aware of major bridge upgrade work over two weekends in March affecting trains between Manchester Piccadilly and Manchester Airport.

Network Rail and train operators are advising passengers to check before they travel again this weekend, with Storm Dennis set to bring more high winds and further rainfall on Saturday and Sunday.

Network Rail and train operators in Bedfordshire are urging passengers to check before they travel and allow more time for their journeys this weekend, as heavy rain and strong winds are forecast on Saturday, 15 and Sunday, 16 February.

Network Rail and train operators in the East Midlands are urging passengers to check before they travel and allow more time for their journeys this weekend, as heavy rain and strong winds are forecast on Saturday, 15 and Sunday, 16 February.

Scrap yards in Greater Manchester are being visited by Network Rail and the British Transport Police to ensure dealers are not trading stolen metal.

Network Rail has announced that tree cutting work on the line between Glasgow and East Kilbride will resume in March.

Emergency works to repair a landslip beneath the railway between Kilmarnock and Dumfries will continue for a further four weeks.