North West & Central news
Ten days until August bank holiday rail upgrades between Birmingham and London
- Multiple railway upgrades are taking place through the ‘Coventry corridor’ between 29-31 August and on Sunday 6 September
- All trains between Birmingham New Street and London Euston will be affected, either with longer journeys or bus replacements
- Passengers advised to plan ahead and travel before and after the bank holiday weekend
- Continue following Government advice on the use of public transport – wear a face covering, maintain a distance from others and avoid peak times where possible
Railway crossing safety warning as trains return to Marston and Abbey Vale lines
Network Rail today warned people to take great care when using levels crossings on the Marston and Abbey Vale lines.
Railway workers repair lifeboat ramp during Cumbrian Coast line protection work
Railway engineers securing the Cumbrian Coast line from extreme weather and erosion have rebuilt a section of public slipway used to launch lifeboats to rescue those in distress at sea.
George Stephenson designed railway viaduct to be restored in Calderdale
An 180-year-old viaduct designed by railway pioneer George Stephenson is undergoing a multi-million-pound restoration to improve passenger journeys and secure its future for generations to come.
Passengers warned of railway closure for St Helens bridge renewal
Passengers are being advised about changes to rail journeys next month during an essential upgrade to a railway bridge in St Helens.
25,000 volt overhead electric line overhaul for better passenger journeys
Passenger and freight journeys are being made more reliable in Lancashire and Cumbria with a multi-million-pound investment into the overhead 25,000 volt electric cables which power trains.
Passengers urged to check before they travel during Crewe railway bridge overhaul
Passengers travelling between Crewe and Chester are being advised to check before they travel this August during the next phase of a multi-million-pound railway bridge renewal.
Multi-million-pound accessibility upgrade complete at Tring station
A multi-million-pound transformation of Tring station in Hertfordshire is now complete making it more accessible for passengers.
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