Network Rail will hold a public information event in Alvaston in Derby to inform residents of work to upgrade a railway bridge as part of the Midland Main Line upgrade project.

Network Rail has reached a major milestone in the Gospel Oak to Barking electrification project with over half of the new electrical wire needed on the line now installed. Winter closure dates to upgrade the last diesel operated London Overground route have also been confirmed today.

Fans of the famous Flying Scotsman steam locomotive are being urged to keep off the tracks and enjoy a safe day out when the engine tours parts of Norfolk, Suffolk and Cambridgeshire this week.

Network Rail is inviting residents living near the railway between Stone and Wedgwood to an information event to find out more about upcoming vegetation work.

Residents living near the railway and passengers who travel between Blackpool and Preston are being invited to find out more about the next phase of upgrade work at two drop in events.

Network Rail is offering local people in Stirling and Bridge of Allan the chance to ‘drop in’ to find out more about work to electrify the railway lines through Stirling.

A Network Rail worker who was in the control room hot seat on a day that the emergency phone rang several times causing disruption across the Great Western Mainline will feature in the sixth episode of behind the scenes documentary Paddington Station 24/7.

As the community comes together to celebrate the history of Barmouth viaduct this weekend, Network Rail is making plans to refurbish the renowned structure and protect its future.