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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.

Volunteers will be at stations across Network Rail's East Midlands route for Samaritans’ Small Talk Saves Lives campaign to remind the public that small talk can be lifesaving as half the nation admit to swerving someone they don’t know to avoid small talk.

Network Rail will be carrying out major upgrades to the Midland Main Line across four weekends in February and March resulting in some changes to East Midlands Railway (EMR) and Thameslink services.

As part of National Apprenticeship Week, Network Rail is showcasing the five apprentices helping to shape the future and upgrade one of Britain’s major rail routes, the Midland Main Line.

Work has started on a multi-million pound project to improve accessibility at Alfreton station.