Eastern: North & East news
Major step forward for rail in the North
- Rail improvements announced for Greater Manchester as part of the Transpennine Route Upgrade (TRU) boost to Northern economy
- Improvements require 16-day railway closure in August between Manchester Victoria and Rochdale/Stalybridge stations
- Rail leaders commit to keep passengers moving between Leeds and Manchester by train
- Replacements buses will be in operation on the Calder Valley line between Rochdale and Manchester Victoria stations
Train services resume at Rotherham Central station for passengers who must travel
Network Rail has reopened the lines at Rotherham Central this morning (Friday 22 January) after heavy rain flooded the tracks.
Heavy rain closes railway line in Rotherham – passengers making essential journeys urged to check before travelling
- No trains will call at Rotherham Central today (Wednesday 20 January) due to heavy downpours
- People should continue to follow the latest Government guidance and must stay at home except for limited reasons
- If you must travel, check your journey and allow plenty of time
Network Rail begins vital work to protect embankment next to Sherburn in Elmet station so reliable services can continue
Network Rail teams will begin vital work next week on a £413,000 project to strengthen the embankment next to Sherburn in Elmet station.
Leeds station showcases new artwork and lights up green and blue in support of annual Brew Monday campaign
- Network Rail has partnered with the Samaritans to promote annual Brew Monday campaign
- Charlie Mackesy, author of the smash hit The Boy, the Mole, the Fox and the Horse, has also got involved this year to encourage people to reach out over a virtual cuppa and chat to those they care about during the winter months
- Charlie has created a bespoke animated illustration, which will be featured across Network Rail stations, including Leeds, from today (Monday, 18 January)
- Leeds station historic dark arches also lit up green and blue to support the initiative
Mural made by local school children welcomes passengers to revamped station
A new mural now takes pride of place at a newly revamped station welcoming passengers into Castleford.
Network Rail releases images of brand-new platform at Leeds station
Network Rail has released photos of a brand-new platform, Platform 0, at Leeds station following its completion over the festive period.
Major upgrade to railway bridge in Sheffield means temporary changes to towpath
A Network Rail investment of £1.4million to strengthen a railway bridge over the River Don will mean the temporary closure of a section of the Tinsley towpath.
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