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The biggest railway upgrade in the Midlands has taken a huge step forward after four companies were identified as preferred partners for the scheme.

Met Office and Network Rail have signed a deal to help drive forward research into weather and how it affects the railway.

The vast majority of the rail network will be open for business this August bank holiday weekend, so passengers can make the most of the long summer weekend to visit friends and family and travel to the hundreds of events taking place across Britain.

With A-Level results day here, Network Rail is encouraging young people to consider apprenticeships as a valuable and rewarding alternative, offering real career opportunities and practical experience in a key industry.

An accountant who volunteers shovelling coal as a steam engine ‘fireman’ has had her life immortalised in a song for a special BBC series.

The vast majority of the rail network will be open for business over the August bank holiday, so passengers can make the most of the long summer weekend to visit friends and family and travel to the hundreds of events taking place across Britain.

Network Rail has today announced the appointment of Jeremy Westlake as its next Chief Executive, replacing Sir Andrew Haines who will be retiring. Jeremy, who is currently Chief Financial Officer, will formally take up the role in October following a transition period alongside Sir Andrew. In this role, Jeremy will oversee the amalgamation of Network Rail with Great British Railways to bring together track and train to deliver benefits for passengers and communities across the country.

A striking portrait of a Network Rail employee was unveiled at London Euston station on Tuesday 15 July. Manny Kang was captured on canvas for the exceptional care and commitment he brings to his role as a community safety manager on the Central route, connecting the West Midlands and London.