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• Network Rail is upgrading the railway between Luton and Bedford this month as part of the Midland Main Line Upgrade
• Work will help to deliver better, more reliable journeys for passengers in the East Midlands
• Changes to services on Saturday 19 and Sunday 20 March – passengers should check before they travel at nationalrail.co.uk

Network Rail will be upgrading a lift at Huddersfield station from Monday (14 March) to make it more reliable for passengers.

Network Rail has completed key work to make Chester-le-Street station more accessible, improving safety and allowing more people to travel independently.

Network Rail has completed key work to make Burley-in-Wharfedale station more accessible, improving safety and allowing more people to travel independently.

A historic railway bridge in Darlington is set to be revitalised this month in a £16,000 revamp.

Major improvements planned for Eaglescliffe railway station have moved a step closer today (2 March) with fresh images of the project unveiled showing the proposed new western entrance as a planning application was submitted for its new car park.

Network Rail is carrying out work to upgrade a level crossing in Conningham this month to improve reliability and make sure it remains fit for purpose for years to come.

Rotherham Central station is set to reopen tomorrow (Wednesday 23 February) after being overwhelmed with water during Storm Franklin – the third storm to hit the railway in a week.