Work is taking place along the Cumbrian coast to protect the railway from the seas which constantly batter the line.

Network Rail, Northern and West Yorkshire Combined Authority are working together to carry out major improvements to Hebden Bridge station as part of the Great North Rail Project.

Temperatures approaching 50 degrees Celsius are usually reserved for Death Valley in California or certain parts of the Middle East - not the north of England.

In a bid to see new ideas, greater efficiencies and more investment in the railway, Network Rail is reviewing and amending its standards, practices and approach to risk management governing how it works with other organisations wishing to build on or near the railway. When working with Network Rail, third parties can expect to see better working practices, streamlined and consistent processes, and a slicker, less bureaucratic structure under a more consistent framework.

Network Rail is urging pedestrians to stay safe at level crossings and warning them not to be complacent after new footage shows pedestrians taking selfies, trespassing on tracks and using mobile phones at Matlock Bath level crossing.

With support from the British Transport Police, the Football and Rail Safety initiative has engaged with over 1,000 pupils in the Wester Hailes area of Edinburgh to improve safety and raise awareness to the potential real-life dangers of misusing railways.

Children living between Walsall and Rugeley are being urged to stay off the railway as part of the upgrade of the line between the two towns.

Network Rail will soon begin refurbishing Caerleon Road railway bridge in Newport as part of its Railway Upgrade Plan. The local community is invited to a drop-in event to find out more.