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Network Rail, LNER and Mobile Network Operators (MNOs) are collaborating to improve mobile connectivity on the East Coast Main Line.

In February, Network Rail engineers will be working to upgrade part of the East Coast Main Line through Darlington to deliver smoother and more reliable journeys for passengers.

Network Rail teams have completed two weekends of upgrade work as part of the billion-pound East Coast Digital Programme (ECDP), with further work planned between London King’s Cross and Grantham in February.

Network Rail teams have completed two weekends of upgrades as part of the billion-pound East Coast Digital Programme (ECDP).

Network Rail colleagues have joined forces with Samaritans in York and in stations across the East Coast Main Line to support the charity’s ‘Brew Monday’ initiative.

Network Rail, Thameslink and Great Northern are reminding passengers to check their journey before travelling as further engineering work is carried out on two weekends in early January as part of the billion-pound East Coast Digital Programme.

Work is progressing well on the billion-pound East Coast Digital Programme with work being carried out further up the line between Peterborough and Grantham.

Over the Christmas period, Network Rail teams carried out vital engineering work between Welwyn Garden City and Hitchin as part of the billion-pound East Coast Digital Programme (ECDP).