Network Rail and South Western Railway (SWR) will begin work in February 2026 to make Wandsworth Town station in south west London fully step free, improving access for passengers with reduced mobility, parents with pushchairs and those travelling with luggage.

Christmas will see major progress made on projects in Network Rail’s East Midlands route – part of the £160 million of railway investment nationally this festive season.

Christmas and early 2026 will see major strides made on projects in Network Rail’s North & East route – part of the £160 million of railway investment nationally this festive season.

The Christmas period will see strong progress made on Network Rail projects along the East Coast Main Line – part of the £160 million of railway investment nationally this festive season.

The four partners which will design and develop the most transformative railway upgrade in the Midlands have been confirmed. 

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The majority of trains across the West Midlands and on the Chiltern main line will run as normal this Christmas - but passengers should still check before they travel as some journeys will be affected by planned work.

The South Eastern Railway is advising passengers to plan ahead as they deliver vital upgrades for a more reliable railway during the Christmas and New Year period.