National & regional news
Gospel Oak to Barking electrification works to be complete in time for arrival of new double- length electric trains
Network Rail today set out the plan for delivering the remaining electrification of the Gospel Oak to Barking line ahead of the introduction of new trains from spring 2018.
Stunning aerial photography shows central London stations affected by major railway upgrade work in August
Pictures taken from the Network Rail helicopter show the tracks and stations in the South East that will be the focus of major improvement work – and closures – this August.
One month to go: Network Rail reminds passengers to plan journeys ahead of biggest August bank holiday yet
- Unprecedented investment – £133m – will be spent on upgrading the rail network across Britain this August bank holiday
- Passengers should plan early as travel will be impacted in and out of London Bridge, Euston, Liverpool St, Waterloo, Paddington, Cannon Street, Charing Cross and Blackfriars
- Services out of London Victoria, King’s Cross, St Pancras, Marylebone and Fenchurch Street are unaffected but are likely to be much busier
- No services to or from London Euston on Saturday 26 and Sunday 27 August
- Services in and out of Waterloo station will be limited throughout August
- Fewer trains into London Bridge station from 26 August – 2 September
Surrey rail passengers advised of up to 60 minute waiting times at stations during August upgrade
Network Rail and South West Trains are today advising passengers in Surrey to expect waiting times of up to 60 minutes at some stations during the busiest parts of the day, while Network Rail carries out the largest upgrade scheme at Waterloo for decades this August.
South London rail passengers advised of up to 45 minute waiting times at stations during August upgrade
Network Rail and South West Trains are today advising passengers in south London to expect waiting times of up to 45 minutes at some stations during the busiest parts of the day, while Network Rail carries out the largest upgrade scheme at Waterloo for decades this August.
Hampshire rail passengers advised of up to 30 minute waiting times at stations during August upgrade
Network Rail and South West Trains are today advising passengers in Hampshire to expect waiting times of up to 30 minutes at some stations during the busiest parts of the day, while Network Rail carries out the largest upgrade scheme at Waterloo for decades this August.
Passengers reminded to check before they travel during Bolton station improvement work in August
As work continues to provide a better railway between Manchester and Preston, Bolton passengers are being reminded of changes to train services this August.
Passengers reminded of 16 day railway closure between Rugeley Trent Valley and Walsall as electrification gathers pace
Passengers using the Chase line between Rugeley Trent Valley and Walsall are being reminded to check before they travel this August while Network Rail continues to electrify the Chase line.
Results 6969 - 6976 out of 14381