Members of the public are invited to attend a drop-in event to find out more about the doubling of the railway lines between Bristol’s two main stations, and about the benefits that electrification will bring to the city.

A deal to transfer ownership of many of Britain’s key rail freight sites to Network Rail has been agreed with three of the country’s biggest freight operating companies.

The most significant work to the Scarborough rail bridge in York for 140 years will start in November.

Network Rail is increasing its investment in the talent of the future by raising the number of places available on its graduate and work placement schemes by over 40%.

Passengers and businesses in Bristol are set to benefit from an increase in train and freight services, reduced journey times and a better travelling experience after Network Rail announced today the doubling of the railway lines between the city’s two main stations.

Stunning night time footage at the foot of the Shard shows the installation of a 30m signal gantry on the approach to London Bridge station.

Volunteer collectors will be in Network Rail managed stations in London, Birmingham, Bristol and Manchester over the coming week, helping to raise funds for the Royal British Legion’s (RBL) London and City Poppy Days.

Work to complete the new fourth platform at Manchester Airport station will resume in January as Network Rail begins to install the new track and signalling.