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• Network Rail begins major upgrades to the signalling system and the track in South East Sheffield this weekend
• Work is taking place over nine days to reduce future disruption and bring a more modern, reliable railway for passengers as soon as possible
• Bus replacements will run for people making essential journeys between Sheffield and Lincoln from Saturday 13 until Sunday 21 March

Network Rail is asking people in South Milford to give their feedback on proposals to fully close a footpath level crossing to the east of the village.

Network Rail has replaced a railway bridge in Crofton, which was built over 140 years ago, in a £3.7million upgrade project.

Heavy snow in North Yorkshire didn’t stop Network Rail teams upgrading the track on the Esk Valley line, which dates back to the mid-1940’s.

As more wintry weather is forecast across West Yorkshire over the next few days, who Elsa than Network Rail’s teams are working to keep vital train services moving for passengers making essential journeys.

Lifesaving defibrillators have now been installed at six railway stations in Yorkshire and Lincolnshire. 

A popular footpath which runs between Hessle and North Ferriby has reopened following the completion of major work to protect a nearby railway embankment from coastal erosion.

Network Rail is upgrading sections of track on the Esk Valley line, which date back to the 1940’s, to bring smoother journeys for passengers travelling between Middlesbrough and Whitby.