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• Rail passengers in Yorkshire and the North East are urged to plan ahead this Wednesday (27 July) as a severely limited timetable will be available
• Amid national industrial action, only around 10% of services will run between 7.30am and 6.30pm with some routes closed altogether
• Passengers should check before they travel, expect disruption and only travel if necessary

• 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

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.

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).

The East Coast Main Line has now reopened after teams carried out repairs to the railway in Sandy, Bedfordshire following significant damage caused by a fire which spread to the tracks.

Rail passengers using the Midland Main Line north from St Pancras are being advised not to travel first thing on Wednesday morning while safety checks continue.  It follows record temperatures in the East Midlands on Tuesday which were higher than the design limits for track and overhead line equipment.  

Passengers planning on travelling on the East Coast Main Line today (Wednesday, 20 July) are being urged to plan ahead and check before travelling as severe disruption is expected. 

Rail leaders in the East Midlands are warning that passengers will not be able to travel for significant parts of the day tomorrow (Tuesday 19 July).  It’s in response to forecast temperatures for the Midland Main Line which are higher than the design limits for track and overhead line equipment.   Extra safety precautions are being put in place, particularly between Bedford and London.  The East Coast Main Line is also closed to rail services during Tuesday.