• Paddington, London Bridge and King’s Cross record strongest growth in retail sales between April - June 2017
• Rise in sales for 21^st successive quarter signals another year of growth for station retailers in London
• Performance reflects ongoing investment in the retail offer at London stations

• Network Rail reports significant retail sales growth for April - June 2017
• Strong correlation between station investment and retail sales growth
• Paddington ranks first, followed by London Bridge and King’s Cross
• 21^st successive quarter of rising retail sales in stations

Following the successful removal of the Stapleton Road viaduct in Bristol, the site is now being prepared for the installation of a new bridge next year. This will enable more train services and a more reliable railway for passengers as part of Network Rail’s Railway Upgrade Plan.

Passengers who travel between Tame Bridge Parkway and Rugeley Trent Valley are being reminded that the railway will be closed for the next three Sundays while Network Rail continues to upgrade the Chase line.

Teams from Network Rail and Carillion Power Lines have taken time out from work to electrify the Shotts line to support local community projects.

Network Rail and Arriva Trains Wales have joined forces with Welsh Government and passenger representatives to create a new board bringing track and train closer together and ensuring there is one voice to represent customers in Wales and the borders. The board will work together to drive improvements and hold the rail industry to account.

Rogiet Road bridge reopened to motorists this week as work continues to prepare the railway from London to Cardiff for brand new bi-mode Intercity Express Trains.

Network Rail is looking for six new apprentices in Romford and Shenfield for its award-winning engineering apprenticeship scheme to start in March next year.