West Coast Main Line passengers are being thanked for their patience after major projects to improve the railway saw changes to some journeys over the Early May Bank Holiday. 

Behind-the-scenes footage has been released of a major railway junction being renewed in Warrington over the early May bank holiday weekend.

Trains are running as normal between Gloucester and Bristol this morning after Network Rail successfully delivered a series of upgrades over the bank holiday weekend.

Network Rail engineers are about to begin a £2.1 million project to renew platform 2 at Hamilton West train station this month.

This morning (Friday 2 May) marks the resumption of Island Line services from Ryde Pier to Shanklin, following a complex programme to repair and refurbish the historic structure.

Crucial renewal work planned to take place at four key level crossings in Lincolnshire, investing nearly £1 million to improve safety and reliability for road and rail users.

• 38 new toilets almost double the number of toilets at the station to meet the growing needs of customers.

A new public piano has been installed on the main concourse at Reading station to brighten passengers journeys, thanks to a donation from the Rotary Club of Reading.