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Graffiti is being targeted across Anglia’s rail network to improve its appearance for passengers and people who live and work nearby.

As part of plans to reduce the risks for those using level crossings and to create a safer, more reliable railway, Network Rail today announced it has been granted the powers to close or modify nine level crossings across Suffolk.

Essential upgrade works will be taking place on the Great Eastern main line in January and February between London Liverpool Street station and Shenfield and on the Southend Victoria line to improve reliability for passengers.

A new safety campaign on rural lines in Norfolk and North Suffolk will offer children the opportunity to see their own artwork displayed at railway stations from December as the Bittern Line and Wherry Lines Community Rail Partnerships have teamed up with Network Rail to promote safe use of level crossings.

Network Rail has replaced track at Somerleyton to improve reliability of services between Norwich and Lowestoft.

Great Northern and Network Rail today (Friday 11 December) gave passengers on the Fen Line between Cambridge and King’s Lynn a taste of the new twice-longer eight-carriage service that will boost space and seats on trains from Sunday (13 December).

A major package of rail improvements is set to be carried out over the Christmas period to improve punctuality of services and reduce the number of delays on rail services across the region.