Network Rail has completed major work to upgrade the toilets at King’s Cross station in a £2.3million revamp, which will make them much more pleasant for station users.

Passengers at Birmingham New Street are being urged to check their platforms throughout 2021 while major work takes place to improve journeys.

Passengers in Merseyside are benefiting from a major investment to Bromborough station on the Wirral as the region’s railway network evolves for the future.

Rail passengers across Bristol and the south west are being encouraged to check before they travel this Christmas and book their tickets in advance where possible.

A sunflower decorated Christmas tree has been made by staff at Euston station to promote its support for passengers with non-visible disabilities.

Passenger in Wales are being urged to check before they travel as a new timetable comes into effect this weekend with vital upgrades to the railway also taking place in the Cardiff area over the festive period

Network Rail has completed a major £9.8million upgrade to the rail route between Knaresborough and Poppleton which will improve services for passengers for years to come.

• Passengers using the West Coast main line between Crewe and London Euston should plan ahead if using the railway during the government’s Christmas travel window between 23 and 27 December
• People should reserve seats on long distance trains, travel at quieter times and follow all safety advice to stop the spread of coronavirus
• Railway improvement work is taking place to improve future journeys on one of Europe’s busiest mixed-use passenger and freight routes