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Connect over a cuppa and check in on those around you – that was the message as Network Rail staff backed Samaritans’ Brew Monday.

Accessibility upgrades have been officially opened at Biggleswade to make the station more inclusive and welcoming for all.

Passengers are advised of changes to journey times and car parking as a bridge deck in Sheffield is reconstructed to ensure the continued safe running of the railway.

Today on a visit to Neville Hill Depot in Leeds the Chancellor of the Exchequer, Rachel Reeves, backed Northern Powerhouse Rail with £1.1bn over the Spending Review period, allowing progress on planning, development, and design work to be made which will unlock benefits for the people of the North from the 2030s. This reinforced the importance of continued investment in rail infrastructure across the North of England.  

Work is progressing on a £1.36 million project to completely refurbish the waiting shelters and a historical canopy at Beeston station.

Sharp-shooting Illaria Knibb is heading for the European Indoor Archery Championships – and has described the achievement of representing Great Britain as a dream come true.

Network Rail has successfully installed a new footbridge as part of a £7.9 million project to improve safety and long‑term reliability at Harlington station.

Passengers in the East Midlands are advised to check before they travel as Storm Goretti is expected to bring heavy snow and strong winds to the region.