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Signalling apprentice, Thomas Briggs, based at Saxmundham in Suffolk, has become Network Rail’s 3000th apprentice since the apprenticeship levy launched in April 2017. The levy was introduced by the government to fund new apprenticeships, creating opportunities for school leavers like Thomas and helping to develop the existing workforce.

Network Rail has completed essential track works over the Bank Holiday weekend on the Great Eastern Main Line to reduce the number of delays and cancellations between Norwich and London.

Network Rail will replace track and improve drainage on the c2c line between London and Shoeburyness next month (June) to improve reliability.

Network Rail’s second round of public consultation to increase rail capacity through Ely opens today (Monday 24 May 2021) as part of a six-week consultation to gather feedback from the public on proposals being presented to upgrade the railway.

Network Rail has worked with charity Buglife to create beautiful natural habitats for bees and other wildlife to replace vegetation that was removed for the safe running of rail services on the Cromer branch line.

Passengers travelling between Norwich and Ipswich are advised to check before they travel this coming Bank Holiday weekend as Network Rail plan to carry out essential track works to improve reliability on the Great Eastern Main Line.

Network Rail is renewing and refurbishing the existing electrical and mechanical parts of three swing bridges in Norfolk to keep services running reliably and prevent disruption at the ports and marinas.

Network Rail will carry out essential track works in the Norfolk, Suffolk and Cambridgeshire areas during weekends in May and June to keep rail services running safely and reliably for passengers across the region.