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Network Rail and train operators on the East Coast Main Line are urging passengers not to travel to or from London King’s Cross, or on Thameslink services to or from St Pancras International via Finsbury Park, on Saturday 17 and Sunday 18 October, as vital work continues on the East Coast Upgrade.

Network Rail has carried out improvement work on Skerne Bridge, the oldest railway bridge in the world in continuous use, before its 195^th anniversary this weekend.

Network Rail and Northern are advising passengers that use the Esk Valley Line to check before they travel from Saturday 19 September to Monday 28 September due to planned railway improvement works.

The East Coast Main Line Power Supply Upgrade is to power forward into its second phase to enhance the East Coast network, bolstered by a £216.2m contract award for the Rail Electrification Alliance.

Network Rail is starting work on an £800,000 project to strengthen, refurbish and brighten up the footbridge at Narborough in Leicestershire station next week.

Network Rail is working in partnership with Darlington Borough Council to brighten up three historic railway bridges in the town, as part of a £60,000 project.

Network Rail has installed anti-trespass signs in Sleights to remind walkers not to trespass on Thistle Grove railway bridge, after 23 incidents have been caught on camera in the area since May. 

Network Rail is urging passengers travelling between Sheffield, the East Midlands and St Pancras International on weekends in August to check before travelling as vital work to improve journeys for passengers takes place on the Midland Main Line.