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FROZEN Network Rail teams tackle ice across West Yorkshire to keep vital services moving
As more wintry weather is forecast across West Yorkshire over the next few days, who Elsa than Network Rail’s teams are working to keep vital train services moving for passengers making essential journeys.
Network Rail carrying out urgent work to stabilise the track near Harlington station
Network Rail is carrying out essential work to stabilise the track north of Harlington station after recent bad weather damaged the railway embankment.
King’s Uncrossed- Crucial stage of £1.2billion East Coast Upgrade fast approaching
- Crucial stage of work to simplify track layout and reopen a disused railway tunnel near London King’s Cross station begins soon
- Work is part of East Coast Upgrade, which will transform journeys between London, the North of England and Scotland
- Reduced service to/from London King’s Cross station between 1 March and 6 June (inclusive)
- No trains in or out of London King’s Cross station on 26/27/28 February, 23/24/25 April and 4/5/6 June
King’s Uncrossed- Crucial stage of £1.2billion East Coast Upgrade fast approaching
- No trains in or out of King’s Cross station on Friday 26, Saturday 27 and Sunday 28 February, ahead of crucial stage of work to simplify track layout between March and June
- Work is part of East Coast Upgrade, which will transform journeys between London, Cambridge and Peterborough as well as the North of England and Scotland
- Passengers who must travel for essential reasons urged to check their journeys.
New defibrillators installed at stations in Yorkshire and Lincolnshire
Lifesaving defibrillators have now been installed at six railway stations in Yorkshire and Lincolnshire.
Footpath reopens following major work to protect railway from erosion in East Yorkshire
A popular footpath which runs between Hessle and North Ferriby has reopened following the completion of major work to protect a nearby railway embankment from coastal erosion.
Major improvements on scenic Esk Valley line as Network Rail upgrades 1940’s track
Network Rail is upgrading sections of track on the Esk Valley line, which date back to the 1940’s, to bring smoother journeys for passengers travelling between Middlesbrough and Whitby.
Major upgrade for railway in the North East as huge signal revamp continues
- Biggest signalling upgrade since the Durham Coast line was created in early 1900s
- Passengers in the North East will benefit from a better, more reliable train service
- Level crossings will also be enhanced for better performance
- No trains between Middlesbrough and Hartlepool over the next two weekends – passengers who must travel urged to check their journey in advance
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