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• Network Rail carrying out 530 upgrade projects worth £83m to upgrade railway for passengers over the Easter bank holiday weekend
• Majority of network will be open for business as usual, but some routes will be affected by the works taking place, so passengers are asked to check before they travel
• Passengers asked to wear a face covering if they can as a courtesy to others

• Join Thomas the Tank Engine, Rusty & Dusty and Sir Topham Hatt as they host a number of in-station events over the Easter holidays
• Events mark launch of special episode of Thomas & Friends® to teach kids about rail safety
• Rail safety campaign backed by comedian Sophie McCartney

Network Rail is pleased to confirm that Mark Tarry has been appointed Supply Chain Operations director, succeeding Rob Morton, who recently became managing director for Route Services.

• Network Rail carrying out 530 upgrade projects worth £83m to upgrade railway for passengers over the Easter bank holiday weekend
• Majority of network will be open for business as usual, but some routes will be affected by the works taking place, so passengers are asked to check before they travel
• Passengers asked to wear a face covering if they can as a courtesy to others

Commenting on the publication of the Rail Accident Investigation Branch (RAIB) Carmont report, Andrew Haines, Network Rail chief executive, said: "This report makes clear that there are fundamental lessons to be learnt by Network Rail and the wider industry. As well as expressing our deep sorrow and regret at the loss of the lives of Christopher Stuchbury, Donald Dinnie and Brett McCullough, it’s important that we acknowledge it should not have taken this tragic accident to highlight those lessons. We must do better and we are utterly committed to that.

• Network Rail has received a silver award for its commitment and efforts as an LGBT+ employer
• Network Rail’s LGBT+ network group, Archway, also wins Network group of the year
• The awards come as part of LGBT+ equality charity, Stonewall’s Bring Yourself to Work campaign highlights the importance of inclusive work environment

Rail companies are warning customers not to travel today as Storm Eunice causes major disruption and widespread line closures. The severe weather will affect all forms of transport across the country meaning rail companies will struggle to provide alternative means for people to get to their destination.