Carlisle passengers are beginning to reap the benefits of a better station with lighter, brighter platforms thanks to the transformation of the historic roof.

Network Rail has urged the local community in St Albans to stop misusing Cotton Mill Lane level crossing following a near miss involving children last week.

A major boost to the Midlands economy supported by more trains and better connections between towns, cities and with HS2 is predicted if proposed rail upgrades become a reality.

A shocking video has been released showing young people on a moped putting their lives and others at risk as they swerve at speed around safety barriers at a Greater Manchester level crossing.

Residents are reminded that Splott Road bridge will be closed from 13 August while Network Rail carries out modernisation work as part of the Railway Upgrade Plan to improve journeys for passengers.

Network Rail has erected the first mast on the electrification of the Shotts line between Holytown Junction and Midcalder Junction.

Work to build a new track between Stratford and Angel Road is being stepped up this autumn as part of the £170m Lee Valley Rail Programme to increase services and boost local regeneration.  Network Rail and Greater Anglia are urging passengers traveling between Cheshunt and London Liverpool Street to check before they travel at weekends as trains are diverted to allow the orange army to get to work.

The survey, carried out by independent watchdog Transport Focus, asked around 30,000 passengers nationally for their views on the railway.