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Network Rail is inviting residents to find out more about upgrades which will improve accessibility at Scunthorpe railway station as part of the Great North Rail Project and Access for All Programme. 

Passengers are being urged to check before travelling between Newport and Shrewsbury as Network Rail Wales and Borders will be delivering improvements to track and signalling equipment in the Craven Arms area over the next four weekends.

Network Rail’s Infrastructure Projects (IP) Signalling team has achieved an industry first, recording the highest ever score in an internationally recognised project management assessment.

Network Rail’s high-tech thermal imaging helicopter flew over Surrey this week to spot and stop potential railway infrastructure faults as part of an ongoing drive to improve train performance.

Network Rail is carrying out vital work to refurbish the lifts at Bedford railway station to give those with additional access needs a more reliable route to the platforms.

The ScotRail Alliance is making sure Scotland’s railway is better prepared than ever before for autumn.

Network Rail is apologising to local businesses and motorists for a further delay in re-opening Cottingham Road bridge.

Rail engineers are fighting back against the effects of the hottest summer on record by repairing nine miles of track defects with almost 3,000 tonnes of stone to keep passengers moving in the south east.