Eastern: East Midlands news
Barnack Road reopens over two weeks earlier than planned – Network Rail continues with final stages of tunnel repairs
Network Rail has today (Wednesday 13 October) reopened Barnack Road in Stamford – over two weeks ahead of schedule - as engineers continue with the final stages of work to strengthen Stamford Tunnel.
Brighter Journeys in Leicester to support passengers’ mental health
- Network Rail launches new ‘Brighter Journeys’ campaign with national mental health charity Chasing the Stigma to encourage those who may be struggling with their mental health to seek help
- Brighter Journeys installation will be at Leicester station on Monday 11 October
- New research shows more people in the East Midlands are now returning to work and using the railway, with 55% of workers travelling to their workplace for the majority of their working week in August
- This new campaign forms part of Network Rail’s efforts to reduce suicides across the rail network, with train operating companies and the British Transport Police
Network Rail transforms Northamptonshire work compound into first habitat to protect wildlife following major railway upgrades
Network Rail has transformed a site in Finedon – which was a temporary work compound whilst vital railway upgrades took place – into a specific area to protect wildlife for years to come.
Network Rail joins community in South Wigston in project to tackle vandalism and trespassing
Network Rail – along with East Midlands Railway, Cross Country and British Transport Police - has joined forces with passengers and people in South Wigston as part of a scheme to tackle trespass and vandalism.
Work ramps up as Network Rail upgrades track and signalling over August Bank Holiday ready to connect Midland Main Line with new Brent Cross West station
- Essential railway upgrades are taking place over August Bank Holiday weekend – ready to connect services to Brent Cross West station when it opens next year
- Network Rail will also continue with Kentish Town track upgrades and replace points between Kentish Town and West Hampstead
- Work planned to minimise disruption as much as possible as railway welcomes passengers back
- Changes to East Midlands Railway and Thameslink services – passengers advised to plan ahead
Network Rail brightens up Nottinghamshire bridge to help tackle graffiti
Network Rail has joined forces with an artist, East Midlands Railway and the Poacher Line Community Rail Partnership to brighten up the road bridge at Netherfield station and help tackle graffiti near the railway.
Lincolnshire Level Crossing Manager issues personal plea for people to use crossings safely
As the summer holidays get underway and COVID restrictions have lifted, one of Network Rail’s level crossing managers is urging people in Lincolnshire to make sure they know how to stay safe when using crossings.
Network Rail completes £2.8million Manton bridge upgrade
Network Rail has completed a major project to replace Manton railway bridge in Rutland, which was over 150 years old.
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