With just two days until major engineering work on the West Coast main line, Network Rail is urging passengers to check before they travel this late May bank holiday.

Today (Tuesday, 21 May) Heritage Minister Michael Ellis attended the signing of a Heritage Partnership Agreement (HPA) at King’s Cross Station with Historic England, Network Rail and Camden Council.  The HPA helps to ensure the efficient future management of the nationally significant site by streamlining the formal listed building consent process.

Specialist abseiling teams are protecting a section of Victorian-built railway in Warwickshire to prevent delays caused by rockfalls.

Joint venture with TAP London, a non-profit organisation who support a coalition of 22 charities including Shelter, Crisis, YMCA and a range of small local homelessness charities

The re-developed Hackney Wick station has won a prestigious Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE) London award ahead of a strong group of other shortlisted projects.

The London Transport Museum plays host to an exhibition which shows how the ambitious 10-year £7bn government sponsored Thameslink Programme has transformed the route and improved north-south travel through London.

An 86-year-old former station master has been made guest of honour in Liverpool 70 years to the day since he began his career on the railway.

As people prepare for the bank holiday getaway, Network Rail is advising passengers to plan their journeys in advance of the weekend.