Media centre

Huge sections of a concrete railway flyover are being lifted out by some of the largest cranes in Europe to build the first direct rail link between Oxford, Bedford, Milton Keynes and Aylesbury in more than 50 years.

Findhorn viaduct at Tomatin, near Inverness, was lit-up blue to show solidarity with key workers and front-line NHS staff all across the country.

Celebrities make special announcements at Network Rail stations this week to surprise critical worker passengers.

Major improvements are taking place on the West Coast main line between Rugby and Milton Keynes over the next two weeks.

Network Rail has created a pack of Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) learning resources and activities to help parents juggle work and home schooling.

• Major railway upgrades to take place over weekends in May at Bletchley, Wembley, Wolverhampton and Chorley to improve future journeys
• People who do need to use the railway should check before they travel
• Passengers should continue to follow Government advice around use of public transport

• Passengers should only travel if they have to over forthcoming Early May Bank Holiday
• Network Rail’s engineering works will affect some routes, while a reduced timetable continues to be in operation for those who rely on rail services
• Passengers who do have to travel should check before they travel

Network Rail is lighting up Grade II listed Cardiff Central station on Thursday night (30 April) in honour and gratitude to all NHS staff and other workers who are battling the coronavirus crisis.