Network Rail teams are spending their Christmases working on a £3.3million project to upgrade a road bridge near Gilberdyke station, instead of enjoying the festivities with their families.

Twelve companies have been awarded contracts to deliver buildings and civils work across Network Rail’s Southern region, which spans Kent, Sussex and the South of England.

Drivers are being reminded to watch for and stop when red warning lights are displayed at automatic half barrier crossings. 

High-profile figures from showbiz, sport and politics today expressed their thanks to frontline railway workers for keeping Britain moving during Covid.

Graffiti is being targeted across Anglia’s rail network to improve its appearance for passengers and people who live and work nearby.

Passenger access is being improved to four of London Euston station’s busiest platforms as part of a multi-million-pound improvement programme.

A project to significantly improve Castleford railway station and provide a more attractive and welcoming gateway to the town has been completed.

Network Rail has installed a new life saving defibrillator at Stubbs Walden North level crossing in the village of Walden Stubbs, Selby, following a request from the community.