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Refurbishment of the iconic Hungerford Bridge to begin next week
The 161-year old Hungerford railway bridge is to be restored to protect it for the future, with work set to be completed by the end of winter 2028
Multi-million-pound investment at Slade Green depot boosts rail industry’s maintenance capabilities and smoother, more reliable journeys for customers
A brand-new wheel lathe, carriage wash and extended overhead gantry are among the highlights of a multi-million pound investment at the Slade Green train maintenance depot to assist Southeastern with maintaining its current train fleet as well as supporting future upgrades of its ‘Metro’ fleet
Network Rail issues safety warning after shocking CCTV footage shows people deliberately misusing a level crossing in Rye, East Sussex
A CCTV camera in Rye has recently captured footage of people trespassing on the railway to pose for photographs on the track.
THREE WEEKS TO GO: Thameslink route through central London closed over Christmas so track replacement can take place
Passengers are being reminded to plan ahead and check before they travel between 25-29 December with rail replacement buses running on some routes and diversions on other routes.
£4.6m accessibility improvements unveiled at Plumstead station
Representatives from Network Rail and Southeastern were joined by Abena Oppong-Asare MP and invited guests to officially mark the opening of two new lifts at Plumstead station today (Friday 8 November) following £4.6million accessibility upgrades
Network Rail and Southeastern alliance joins forces to get trains on the move quicker along the Hastings line
- Response times for Network Rail first responders on the Hastings line to be slashed by up to an hour during disruption
- George Graham House, at Robertsbridge station, will act as a new base for operations managers so that incidents can be responded to more quickly.
Network Rail successfully completes four major projects across Kent, East Sussex and South London as part of October half term engineering work
Rail passengers have been thanked for their patience while Network Rail completed major projects on the Isle of Sheppey, suburban south London, and in the countryside of Kent and East Sussex.
ONE WEEK TO GO: Passengers reminded to plan ahead over October half term as Network Rail undertakes essential work on the Medway Valley line
People using the Medway Valley line between Paddock Wood and Strood are being asked to plan ahead and check before they travel when Network Rail engineers undertake work on the railway to protect it against landslips.
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