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Work to repair the damage caused by a derailed freight wagon on the Gospel Oak to Barking line (on Thursday 23 January) is progressing well and the timescale for completion of the work is expected to be confirmed next week.

With gusts of around 70mph forecast across the region, Network Rail and train operators are preparing for the impact of Storm Ciara this Sunday with speed restrictions and some reduced services expected. 

Important rail upgrades and maintenance work will be carried out on the main line between Ipswich and Chelmsford on Sunday 9 February which will improve reliability of rail services in the region.

As the country’s third busiest railway station, London Liverpool Street will now offer passengers with hidden disabilities a discreet way to ask for extra help while making their journeys.

Work to repair the damage caused by a derailed freight wagon on the Gospel Oak to Barking line (on Thursday 23 January) has continued over the weekend.

Passengers are advised to check before they travel as a phased programme of 23 days of works to upgrade the Wherry lines will start this weekend (1 February), which will also affect some of the road network.

Work to repair damaged caused by a derailed freight wagon on the Gospel Oak to Barking line has begun.

Network Rail will be working at Maryland on the main line from Norwich to London this weekend to renew track which will result in fewer delays and increased reliability.