As Birmingham’s famous Christmas market opens for another year, the region’s railway is ready to help get passengers safely to and from festivities and celebrations.  

The first phase of a major accessibility upgrade for passengers in North Yorkshire is completed.

A special pop-up charity shop supporting children and their families this winter has celebrated its third year at Birmingham New Street station.

Greater Anglia passengers are being encouraged to check their journey plans before travelling on the Sunshine Coast line between Colchester, Clacton-on-Sea, and Walton-on-the-Naze over two consecutive weekends in November.

Network Rail Wessex route director, Mark Goodall’s charity Cosy Coats is aiming to ensure every child going to school has a coat on their back and is kept warm this Winter.

• Molly Neal joins Network Rail from National Grid in January
• Molly replaces David Leam who has moved into the role of Chief of Staff

Passengers on Trenitalia c2c are being encouraged to check before they travel as essential works are planned by Network Rail over a number of weekends in November and December.

• Train operators to trial new early boarding of services
• Five-point plan to deliver passenger improvements in full swing
• Industry summit held at Euston