Eastern: East Midlands news
Safety shock for Lincoln freshers as alarming CCTV footage is released
Lincoln’s latest cohort of students have been taught a lesson in rail safety, after worrying CCTV footage shows a man stumble across a level crossing.
Making way for an electric Midland Main Line: Bridge upgrade for Kettering
This weekend (Saturday 10 and Sunday 11 September), major work to upgrade a bridge near Kettering will make headway, eventually allowing cleaner and quieter electric trains to be introduced to this section of the Midland Main Line.
East Midlands passengers urged to plan ahead and only travel by train if necessary on Thursday and Saturday
- Rail passengers travelling in the East Midlands are urged to plan ahead this Thursday (18 Aug) and Saturday (20 Aug) as a very limited timetable will be available
- Amid national industrial action, passenger trains will only run between 7:30am and 6:30pm and some routes will be closed completely
- Passengers should check before they travel, expect disruption and only travel if necessary
East Midlands passengers urged to plan ahead and only travel by train if necessary on Wednesday
- Rail passengers in the East Midlands are urged to plan ahead this Wednesday (27 July) as a severely limited timetable will be available
- Amid national industrial action, a significantly reduced train service will run only between 7.30am and 6.30pm with some routes closed altogether
- Passengers should check before they travel, expect disruption and only travel if necessary
Work to bolster a Bedfordshire bridge gets underway
Today (Monday 25 July), essential work to upgrade a bridge in Oakley, Bedfordshire has begun, keeping it strong and reliable for drivers and passengers over future decades.
Now open: Market Harborough’s upgraded facilities
Better facilities are now available for passengers at Market Harborough station, as Network Rail unveils the brand-new toilet block and waiting room today (Friday 22 July).
Major £6.8m upgrade at St Albans City station is back on track
Plans to improve St Albans City station are getting back on track this summer, as Network Rail resumes work on the £6.8m revamp.
Reliability boost for passengers in Derbyshire this weekend
- Derbyshire rail passengers can expect a more reliable railway as Network Rail renew the track through Belper this weekend (Sat 9 and Sun 10 July)
- The essential £500k project will bring smoother journeys for passengers right along the Midland Main Line and help more trains to run on time
- Buses will replace trains between Derby and Sheffield/Matlock – passengers should check before they travel with National Rail Enquiries
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