Eastern news
28 days of TRU improvement works completed in West Yorkshire
Major improvement works modernising the railway between Morley and Dewsbury in West Yorkshire have taken the Transpennine Route Upgrade (TRU) a step closer to delivering faster, more frequent trains on a more reliable and greener network across the North.
Railway improvement work to affect West Yorkshire services for two weekends
Track renewal, tunnel repairs and groundwork engineering will affect services in West Yorkshire over the weekends of 18-19 and 25-26 July.
Network Rail issues statement following RAIB publication on Bedford train collision
Network Rail has issued a media statement following the Rail Accident Investigation Branch's (RAIB) interim statement, published today (Wednesday 24 June), into the Bedford train collision, which occurred on Friday 19 June.
Media statement: Bedford collision - Network Rail and East Midlands Railway provide update and footage
Network Rail and East Midlands Railway have provided an update from the the scene of the collision in Bedford, with footage available for media.
Media statement: Bedford train crash – essential travel only as passengers warned to expect disruption for the majority of next week
Rail passengers planning to travel through Bedford next week are being warned by the rail industry to expect disruption to train services until the end of next week (28 June) and to only travel on this route if their journey is essential.
Heritage meets future as immersive tech drives training at Gresley Institute
Immersive simulation technology is helping train the next generation of railway colleagues at Network Rail’s Gresley Institute.
More than 1,000 children learn vital skills at Leeds Station Safety Week
A record 1,030 Year 6 pupils are taking part in interactive railway safety sessions as part of Leeds Station Safety Week.
Network Rail colleague honoured in King’s Birthday Honours
A Network Rail colleague has been awarded the British Empire Medal (BEM) in the King’s Birthday Honours 2026, in recognition of her exceptional contribution to the community.
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