A two-part closure of the West of England line will see the railway closed for five days between Yeovil Junction and Axminster followed by a 16-day closure between Salisbury and Yeovil Junction.

• West Highland Line, Highland Mainline and Helensburgh / Balloch services to be severely affected
• Speed restrictions also being introduced elsewhere across the network due to risk of flooding and landslips

From Saturday 21 to Saturday 28 October, the railway between Guildford and Petersfield will be closed, extending to Havant on Sunday 29 October only, with buses replacing trains.

Network Rail is reminding passengers to check before travelling this weekend as Great Western Railway services between Bath and Bristol will be affected by rail improvement work on Saturday 7 and Sunday 8 October.

London Paddington has become the first station managed by Network Rail to offer ‘stoma friendly’ toilet facilities ahead of Stoma Aware Day, which takes place on Saturday 7 October. 

Network Rail has revealed a new artwork at Bristol Temple Meads station, which highlights the company’s commitment to protecting wildlife and biodiverse habitats alongside the railway. 

There has been an alarming rise in the number of people putting their lives at risk at Broughty Ferry level crossing.

Weekend engineering work will be taking place on the Essex Thameside line as part of important renewals and maintenance to keep the railway running reliably and safely.