A train-loving lad from Walsall had a birthday treat going behind the scenes at the signalling hub which keeps the West Midlands railway moving. 

Railway colleagues at London Euston station and across the West Coast Main Line are celebrating International Women’s Day (IWD) on Saturday 8 March 2025, by spotlighting the achievements of women working in rail operations.

A third public information event is being held ahead of the major work to rebuild the Greek Street bridge, which crosses Europe’s busiest mix-used railway.

Lilian Greenwood MP joined teams from Network Rail, East Midlands Railway (EMR) and Friends of Beeston Station to officially open the facilities at Beeston station yesterday (Thursday 6 March).

Passengers are being urged to check before travelling this Easter holiday as Network Rail works to deliver vital upgrades and track renewals. 

This Saturday marks two weeks to go until the start of critical railway upgrades between Staines and Windsor.

Network Rail is searching for Scotland’s next generation of railway engineers with applications now open for the company’s 2025 apprenticeship programme.

Passengers are being advised to check before they travel between London and Norwich in late March, April and early May, as weekend services will be affected by works to keep the railway running safely and reliably in future. The engineering work will also mean changes to services on the Sudbury and Braintree lines.