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The next phase of Newcastle Central Station’s multimillion pound transformation project is expected to begin in September following the appointment of North East construction company, Tolent, to lead the works.

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.

• Essential work between Whitley Bridge and Snaith in North Yorkshire will bring smoother, more reliable journeys
• Work is planned to minimise disruption with some changes to Northern services between Leeds and Goole from Friday 27 August to Wednesday 1 September
• Over 95% of Britain’s rail network will be open for business over August Bank Holiday weekend as railway welcomes back passengers

• 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’s 'Wish I was There' exhibition, which showcases work by young artists is at Leeds railway station until 22 August.

• Project to create UK’s first intercity digital railway continues over August Bank Holiday weekend
• Route between Finsbury Park and Moorgate closed and services diverted to London King’s Cross
• Over 95% of Britain’s rail network will be open for business over August Bank Holiday weekend as railway welcomes back passengers

The level crossing on the Flosh footpath near Cononley has reopened after work to improve sighting for pedestrians who cross the railway.

A famous Finsbury Park landmark now welcomes people in the community, visitors and passengers using the station to the area.