The rail line between Fort William and Mallaig is expected to reopen on Monday (January 29), once engineers have completed repairs to the damage caused by a 1,000tonne landslip near Glenfinnan.

A pram, two bicycles and an oil drum were among items of litter removed by Network Rail volunteers from Earlestown station on Merseyside today.

London Charing Cross and Waterloo East stations have now reopened following repairs to a faulty gas main in a nearby road which required a cordon to be put in place by emergency services.

Network Rail is inviting residents to find out more about upcoming vegetation work on the railway between Dutton and Warrington Bank Quay.

Network Rail and the British Transport Police have issued a warning to motorists after a reckless driver who crashed through a level-crossing barrier was handed an 18-month driving ban, ordered to carry out 150 hours of unpaid work and pay £1000 in compensation.

Passengers at Mills Hill station are set to benefit from a new ramp and lift as part of the Great North Rail Project and the Access for All programme.

London Charing Cross and Waterloo East stations will remain closed as a precaution until further notice following a gas leak in a nearby road.

The rail line between Fort William and Mallaig will remain closed for several days as engineers work to repair damage caused by a landslip near Glenfinnan.