Eastern news
Public invited to share views on proposed major rail upgrades between Standedge and Gledholt (Huddersfield)
Communities in and around Huddersfield are being invited to have their say on the next phase of the Transpennine Route Upgrade (TRU), as plans are unveiled for significant improvements between Standedge and Gledholt.
1,000 tonnes of spoil being removed as engineers tackle landslip
Round-the-clock work is ongoing to stabilise a cutting slope following a landslip between Wakefield Kirkgate and Barnsley.
Cable thief jailed after incident at Wakefield caused major disruption
A man has been jailed for 20 months after stealing railway cable in Wakefield – causing significant disruption which cost the rail industry £57,000.
Network Rail apprentices rise to Army challenge
Apprentices from Network Rail took part in a team-building event in York organised by the military as part of National Apprenticeship Week (9-15 February).
Emergency closure of Barton Road level crossing
Network Rail has today (Thursday 12 February) made the difficult decision to close Barton Road footpath crossing in Long Eaton as a temporary, emergency measure to protect public safety.
Positive progress made at Hertford North’s Access for All scheme
Progress continues at pace on accessibility upgrades at Hertford North, helping to make the station more inclusive and welcoming.
New training centre provides a boost as Network Rail apprentices power the future of Britain’s railway
Network Rail’s new training facility in Doncaster is already making a difference in helping apprentices develop the skills needed to maintain, improve and future-proof Britain’s railway.
Strong progress as East Coast Main Line engineering programme reaches halfway point
The midway point has been reached on a run of four weekends’ improvement work on the East Coast Main Line, with strong progress made so far and important digital signalling tests to come.
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