Eastern news
£1 billion fleet of new trains to offer more services and more seats for passengers across Transpennine route
A new £1 billion fleet of British-built, battery-electric trains will run on a faster, more reliable Transpennine railway, delivering more services and more seats for passengers across the North.
Rail upgrades to affect journeys between Kettering and Loughborough on 19 and 20 September
Passengers are advised that buses will replace trains between Kettering and Loughborough next weekend (Saturday 19 and Sunday 20 September) while Network Rail carries out important railway improvements.
£110k committed to strengthen fight against cable theft and railway crime
A £110,000 investment is helping to tackle cable theft, vandalism and trespass on the East Coast Main Line through proactive security patrols.
Transpennine Route Upgrade to launch £270,000 Community Fund for 2026
Communities are set to benefit from a £270,000 funding boost as the Transpennine Route Upgrade (TRU) prepares to launch the third year of its Community Fund.
East Coast digital milestone signals a new era
- First use of digital in-cab signalling for services on the East Coast Main Line
- Great Northern Class 717s start the digital journey by using in-cab signalling between Welwyn and Hitchin
- Step towards the first full use of digital signalling on an intercity main line in this country
£40m redevelopment of prime Leeds office building under way
A £40 million upgrade of a striking eight-storey office building will create a new rail industry hub in central Leeds.
Reminder: Bank holiday journeys affected by digital signalling project
Passengers are reminded that testing ahead of digital signalling being introduced on the East Coast Main Line will affect journeys this weekend.
Rail upgrades completed across East Midlands in near-£7m investment
A £6.95 million programme has seen Network Rail complete railway upgrades in Nottinghamshire, Derbyshire and Leicestershire over the past two weekends.
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