Network Rail signallers are poised to welcome trains on the new East West Rail route between Oxford and Milton Keynes using some of the latest technology to help make rail journeys reliable.

From Saturday 22 February to Friday 28 February, train services will change on the West of England Line between Salisbury and Yeovil Junction, with no trains calling at Sherborne or Templecombe stations all week, while Network Rail complete vital improvements to the railway in the Gillingham area.

Network Rail and contractor Story have started work at Clarkston station to install a new footbridge. 

A normal timetable has been restored on the West Coast Main Line between Tamworth and Nuneaton after successfully installing a prop to an overhead line structure.

Network Rail’s maintenance teams will be out in force during weekends in February and March to deliver essential work to keep the railway running safely and reliably.

Passengers are advised of weekend work which will see major strides made in a project delivering better journeys on the Midland Main Line.

Network Rail is working with community groups to clean up an area in Preston that has been blighted by fly-tipping and anti-social behaviour.

• The first phase of work to repair a significant landslip between Three Bridges and Gatwick on the busy Brighton Main Line has been completed ahead of schedule.
• Most train services have already restarted this morning (Thursday) and teams are working to restore the remainder on Friday morning, by moving trains back into position.
• Passengers are advised to check the latest service information online before they travel.