Emergency repairs to a bridge damaged by a burst water main will impact road and rail travel south of Bolton for several weeks.  

Scotland’s politicians are getting the chance to see first-hand what it takes to keep the nation’s railway moving.

Network Rail is to mark the opening of Queensferry Crossing by offering rare public access to the Forth Bridge. The fundraising event on behalf of official charity partner Barnardo’s Scotland, will take place on September 23 and, due to high demand,  September 24, three weeks after the official opening of the Forth’s newest long-span bridge.

Murieston Road in Livingston will close for 12 weeks from September 4 while Network Rail engineers carry out work to repair and strengthen the railway bridge over the road.

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Train fans are urged to stay safe and keep off the tracks this weekend when the iconic Tornado steam train makes its journey from Kings Cross to Great Yarmouth.

The first phase of major reliability improvements on the Southend Victoria line will complete one month earlier than planned allowing the line to reopen for late night services from November, meaning less disruption for passengers.

Passengers who use Euston station to travel in and out of London are reminded to avoid rail travel for two days over the August bank holiday - as the station is closed to trains while work takes place to prepare for Britain’s new high speed railway.