Eastern: East Midlands news
Restrictions LIFTed at Derby station as Network Rail completes £750,000 revamp
- Network Rail completes major project to fully refurbish the lifts at Derby station
- Lift at Pride Park entrance reopened today (Thursday 1 April)
- Lift at main entrance reopened for passengers in November
- Passengers urged to continue following government guidance and keep journeys to a minimum
New lease of life for Rutland footbridge
Network Rail has today (Wednesday 31 March) reopened Oakham station footbridge for passengers after completing a major revamp to protect its future.
Network Rail begins major project to upgrade Rutland railway bridge
Network Rail is carrying out major work to replace a railway bridge over the A6003 in Manton near Oakham in Rutland, to make sure it remains fit for purpose for generations to come.
Protected species to benefit from industry first licence deal
Network Rail is the first organisation in the country to sign a ground-breaking agreement designed to enable works whilst improving the natural habitat of the great crested newt.
Network Rail upgrades track at Newark Castle level crossing over Easter
- Vital track improvements take place in Newark over Easter weekend to bring more reliable journeys for passengers travelling between Newark and Nottingham
- Great North Road will be closed at Newark Castle level crossing with measures in place to minimise disruption
- In line with the latest Government guidance, people are urged to minimise travel over the Easter bank holiday
- Buses replace trains between Newark and Nottingham on Saturday 3 and Sunday 4 April for passengers making essential journeys
Eggcellent preparation for new Midland Main Line station takes place over Easter
Network Rail is preparing to make further progress on the rail work at Brent Cross over Easter in the first of three weekends of work to move track that links to the new station.
Looming lockdown lift sparks youth rail safety warning – Lincolnshire parents urged to warn children of the dangers of trespassing
New data reveals shocking 100% increase in trespass incidents across Network Rail’s East Midlands route after public emerged from national lockdown.
- Shocking stats* reveal that the lifting of lockdown in July 2020 prompted a surge in the number of trespass incidents
- Network Rail and British Transport Police urge parents to discuss rail safety with their children before British Summer Time starts
- New safety film will be broadcast into schools on 18 March by Network Rail’s education partner LearnLive
Looming lockdown lift sparks youth rail safety warning – Derbyshire parents urged to warn children of the dangers of trespassing
New data reveals shocking 100% increase in trespass incidents across the East Midlands after public emerged from national lockdown.
- Shocking stats* reveal that the lifting of lockdown in July 2020 prompted a surge in the number of trespass incidents
- Network Rail and British Transport Police urge parents to discuss rail safety with their children before British Summer Time starts
- New safety film will be broadcast into schools on 18 March by Network Rail’s education partner LearnLive
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