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From Saturday 24 October until Sunday 1 November, no trains will run on the mainline between Leeds and York as Transpennine Route Upgrade (TRU) teams undertake major improvement works in the Church Fenton area. Direct rail replacement buses will be in operation between the two cities, as well as local stopping bus services for stations in between. 

Passengers are reminded that a major programme of railway improvements on the East Coast Main Line is taking place over the next two weekends (24-25 October and 31 October-1 November).

Communities in and around Huddersfield are being given a further opportunity to have their say on the next phase of the Transpennine Route Upgrade (TRU), as updated plans are unveiled for significant improvements between Standedge and Gledholt. 

A signaller has retired after almost half a century working on the railway – with most of his career spent at the unique workplace of Keadby Canal Signal Box.

Network Rail is exploring how drones could help teams respond more quickly and safely to flooding, storms and other weather-related incidents on the East Coast Main Line.

Passengers are advised to plan ahead as a £3 million investment in the Derwent Valley Line will affect trains for nine consecutive days in November.

Transpennine Route Upgrade (TRU) has completed the purchase of 26 biodiversity units from Leeds City Council to support enhancements at two woodland sites, Barnbow Woods and Barnbow Hall Woods. The project will deliver 8.32 hectares of long-term woodland habitat enhancement – equivalent to 11 football pitches – supporting the programme’s commitment to delivering 10% Biodiversity Net Gain (BNG).

Passengers are advised to plan ahead while a major programme of railway upgrades is carried out over the festive period, with no services able to call at or pass through Doncaster station on Christmas Eve.