Eastern: North & East news
More than 200 West Yorkshire school children learn a lesson in railway safety at Leeds Station
- Over 200 West Yorkshire school pupils have taken part in Leeds Station Safety Week
- Network Rail, British Transport Police, Northern and Leeds United Foundation ran sessions focusing on the dangers of trespass, as well as on-train and station safety
- A quarter of trespass incidents involve young people – pupils were reminded that trespassing on the railway can lead to serious and catastrophic consequences
Victorian Leeds tunnel and enchanted portal showcased in hit railway TV series tonight
In tonight’s episode (Monday 4 October) of ‘The Architecture the Railways Built’, presenter Tim Dunn explores Bramhope Tunnel in Leeds.
Manchester railway upgrades continue this weekend - passengers reminded to check their journey
- Major Transpennine Route Upgrade work continues between Manchester Victoria and Stalybridge this weekend
- The latest stage of improvements include strengthening Williamson Street viaduct, upgrading more track at Miles Platting and installing new equipment for signalling cables
- The project will bring faster, more reliable services between Manchester and York, via Huddersfield and Leeds
- Trains between Manchester and Stalybridge will run via Manchester Piccadilly only (not Manchester Victoria) on Saturday 2 and Sunday 3 October – passengers urged to check their journey
Essential repairs underway to boost reliability of unique Lincolnshire bridge
Network Rail is carrying out essential repair work to improve the reliability of the unique Keadby Canal Bridge in North Lincolnshire.
Network Rail installs new footbridge at Suggitt’s Lane ready to connect people in Cleethorpes with beachfront later this year
Network Rail has completed a major stage of work on a project to install a new accessible footbridge over the railway at Suggitt’s Lane in Cleethorpes.
£1million Signed Off To Upgrade Billingham Station Access
Tees Valley Mayor Ben Houchen has signed off a £1million investment to significantly improve disability access at Billingham railway station.
Network Rail invites people to have their say on plans to close Copmanthorpe level crossing
Network Rail is asking people in Copmanthorpe to give their feedback on plans to fully close a footpath level crossing and provide an alternative safe access over the railway.
Network Rail completes major bridge improvements so freight can keep Drax Power Station running
- Network Rail successfully completes work to repair and strengthen Aire Bridge, North Yorkshire – a key route for freight services to Drax Power Station
- During the 10-day blockade, work took place to install a new waterproofing system, strengthen the steelwork and renew over 100m of track
- Network Rail is thanking local residents and industry partners for their patience while this essential work was carried out
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