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Passengers travelling on the East Suffolk line this spring are advised to plan ahead as essential weekend engineering work will be taking place in March to deliver a smoother, more reliable journey for passengers.

• On 10 February, the Planning Committee of the City of London passed a resolution to grant planning permission for the transformation of Liverpool Street station.
• The station was last redeveloped in 1991, and customer numbers have tripled over the last 35 years.

Almost half of rail apprentices across the East of England are those changing career later in life, showing how rail apprenticeships are increasingly opening doors to those looking for a fresh start or a long-term career change.

Passengers are being encouraged to check before travelling as weekend engineering work in March will affect all routes and services to/from London Liverpool Street.

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Network Rail releases a new fly-through video showcasing its ambitious plans to transform London Liverpool Street station into a transport hub fit for the future.

Rail teams across Anglia have successfully delivered a range of engineering work over the festive period which has improved the railway for passengers.

A replacement pedestrian footbridge at Kennedy Road in Barking has been opened, reconnecting the communities either side of the railway for the first time since 2022.