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The first drills have broken ground to launch the next phase of electrification along the Midland Main Line between London and Wigston, Leicestershire.

Over the weekend (29-31 October), Network Rail updated an important railway junction in East Staffordshire to bring more reliable train journeys for passengers and freight services.

• No trains will run between Yorkshire and the capital this Saturday (5 Nov) in the seventh round of industrial action
• National rail strikes planned for 5, 7 and 9 November will also significantly reduce train services across Yorkshire
• Passengers should only travel if necessary, plan ahead and know their last train times

Leeds station is supporting the Royal British Legion’s City Poppy Day tomorrow (Tuesday 1 November) by hosting a team of volunteer fundraisers, as well as a live performance from the British Army Band Catterick.

• National rail strikes planned for 5, 7 and 9 November will significantly reduce train services across the East Midlands
• Work on three major engineering projects between London and Luton will push ahead over the next two weekends (5 / 6 and 12 / 13 November)
• Passengers should plan ahead, check before travelling and only travel if necessary on strike days

• National rail strikes planned for 5, 7 and 9 November will significantly impact train services on the East Coast Main Line
• Passengers should only travel if necessary, plan ahead and know their last train times
• Crucial engineering work will still go ahead to deliver a more reliable railway between Peterborough and Doncaster

Communities across West Yorkshire are being invited to share their views on proposals for major rail upgrades, which are set to transform the region over the coming years.

Reopening Castleford rail station’s second platform moves a step closer this October, after being closed for more than 20 years, to boost capacity and reliability for passengers.