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Around 50 Network Rail workers are giving up their Christmases to carry out vital work as part of the £1.5billion Midland Main Line Upgrade.

Work to give passengers in the East Midlands and Bedfordshire access to faster journeys with more seats available on board more environmentally friendly trains has taken another step forward this week. 

Network Rail has completed the first stage of a major £750,000 revamp of the lifts at Derby railway station.

Network Rail is investing £350,000 to help restore a section of the historic Draycott canal route in Derbyshire to reduce flooding on the railway, rebuild heritage and create new recreational facilities for locals and tourists alike.

Network Rail will begin major improvements to Swineshead level crossing next month in a £1million investment.

Network Rail and Govia Thameslink Railway have reopened the lifts for passengers at Luton Airport Parkway station after a major three-month project to upgrade them.  

Network Rail has completed work on new railway sidings near Kettering railway station, marking a major milestone in the £1.5billion Midland Main Line Upgrade.

Network Rail is inviting residents in Kettering to join an online information event to find out more about work taking place on the town’s railway over the next month.