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Buses will be running in place of trains between Luton and Mill Hill Broadway on the Midland Main Line this weekend (15 and 16 March) as Network Rail continues work to improve reliability on the rail route.

Lilian Greenwood MP joined teams from Network Rail, East Midlands Railway (EMR) and Friends of Beeston Station to officially open the facilities at Beeston station yesterday (Thursday 6 March).

Network Rail has launched a new digital notification service for more than seven million residents living near the railway across east and north east England.

Network Rail’s East Midlands route is joining forces with Samaritans and British Transport Police (BTP) to remind the public that a simple conversation could save a life.

As part of Railway 200 – a national celebration of the 200^th anniversary of the modern railway – a new and unique exhibition train is due to be a major attraction at The Greatest Gathering, hosted by train builder Alstom at its Derby Litchurch Lane Works from 1 to 3 August.

Police investigating trespassing which caused severe disruption – affecting thousands of passengers' journeys – have issued this CCTV image.

Opportunities for apprenticeships within Network Rail are being highlighted – as figures show the career route is popular but there is a lack of knowledge about the wide range of options available.

Passengers are advised of weekend work which will see major strides made in a project delivering better journeys on the Midland Main Line.