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Network Rail worker awarded MBE after training reserve signallers during COVID-19 pandemic
A former Network Rail Operations Manager, based in York, has been recognised in the Queen’s Birthday Honours list for coming out of retirement to help train reserve signallers during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Significant delay to rail services after power line damage
A Scottish Power cable has fallen onto the overhead lines which power electric rail services at Scremerston on the East Coast Main Line.
Passengers reminded not to travel to or from London King’s Cross this weekend as vital work continues on the £1.2billion East Coast Upgrade
Network Rail and train operators on the East Coast Main Line are reminding passengers not to travel to or from London King’s Cross, or on Thameslink services via Finsbury Park this weekend (Saturday 17 and Sunday 18 October), as essential work continues on the East Coast Upgrade to bring more reliable journeys.
Network Rail begins vital improvement work at Cuffley railway bridge
Network Rail is advising drivers, cyclists and pedestrians in Cuffley that closures will be in place on Station Road over the next few months, as major work takes place on a £3.2million project to upgrade the railway bridge.
No trains in or out of London King’s Cross Station on October weekend as Network Rail makes progress on £1.2billion East Coast Upgrade
Network Rail and train operators on the East Coast Main Line are urging passengers not to travel to or from London King’s Cross, or on Thameslink services to or from St Pancras International via Finsbury Park, on Saturday 17 and Sunday 18 October, as vital work continues on the East Coast Upgrade.
Network Rail improves historic Darlington bridge ahead of 195th anniversary
Network Rail has carried out improvement work on Skerne Bridge, the oldest railway bridge in the world in continuous use, before its 195th anniversary this weekend.
East Coast Main Line increases power supply with £216.2m contract
The East Coast Main Line Power Supply Upgrade is to power forward into its second phase to enhance the East Coast network, bolstered by a £216.2m contract award for the Rail Electrification Alliance.
Three Darlington railway bridges to be restored
Network Rail is working in partnership with Darlington Borough Council to brighten up three historic railway bridges in the town, as part of a £60,000 project.
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