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A new footbridge over the railway line in Kibworth has opened which will allow Network Rail engineers to continue to electrify the Midland Main Line.

Network Rail, East Midlands Railway (EMR), and Govia Thameslink Railway (GTR) are encouraging passengers to check their journey before travelling as major engineering work to upgrade the Midland Main Line continues throughout April and May.

Network Rail teams have started work at Old Dalby test track in Leicestershire to repair and futureproof the site using tech that’s kinder to neighbours and the environment.

£27m is to be spent by Network Rail to improve drainage on the East Midlands’ rail network, helping to prevent major disruption brought to passengers by landslips and heavy rain.

Network Rail teams are working to reopen a level crossing in Derbyshire after it was temporarily closed for emergency work following a road traffic collision.

Network Rail and train operators are reminding passengers to plan ahead and check before travelling as further improvement work to the Midland Main Line (MML) takes place across two weekends in March.

Network Rail engineers will begin emergency work to repair a damaged railway bridge tomorrow which has caused the A159 between Morton and Blyton, near Gainsborough, to close.

Network Rail is advising motorists to plan their journey before setting off as the level crossing over the A5132 in Hilton, Derbyshire remains closed following a road traffic collision.