North West & Central news
Network Rail learns to tell its Noctules from its Natterers as East West Rail experts carry out extensive bat studies
Network Rail is working with ecologists to carry out an extensive study into what impact the new railway upgrade between Oxford and Bedford will have on the local environment, paying particular attention to a rare species of bat known to roost in the local area.
£76m signal and track upgrade completed on time as Network Rail reopens railway between Banbury, Bicester and Leamington
The railway line between Banbury, Bicester and Leamington Spa reopened today after Network Rail completed a £76m upgrade to track and signalling on the Chiltern main line.
Wirral residents invited to drop-in event for railway vegetation work between Bebington and Spital
Network Rail is inviting residents in the Wirral to an information event to find out more about upcoming work to manage vegetation near the railway to keep rail passengers and staff safe.
Tunnel vision for underground visitors as Network Rail outlines repair
Local politicians visited Liverpool Central station yesterday (4 August) to take a rare look at the tunnels beneath the city, revealing the seldom-seen passages used by trains every day and the challenges involved in maintaining a safe and modern railway for passengers.
Work progressing well as Network Rail’s £76m track upgrade through Banbury, Bicester and Leamington continues
Network Rail’s £76m upgrade to track and signalling on the Chiltern main line, which will help with reliability and punctuality between the West Midlands and London, is progressing on schedule as the nine-day closure of the line reaches the mid-point.
Work to start on historic bridge restoration as Ordsall Chord development progresses
Rail engineers are about to undertake the painstaking restoration of Stephenson’s historic bridge in Salford as work on the Ordsall Chord takes another step forward.
Network Rail warns children and young adults to stay safe ahead of the school summer holidays
With the summer holidays about to start, Network Rail visited a Worcestershire school to advise children of the need to always use level crossings correctly and the dangers of trespassing on the railway.
Be prepared as £76m investment means nine day closure of the railway between Banbury, Leamington and Bicester North from this weekend
- Line closed between Leamington Spa, Banbury and Bicester North between Saturday 30 July and Sunday 7 August
- A replacement bus service will operate between Leamington Spa, Banbury and Bicester
- Investment to help improve reliability and punctuality of trains through the Banbury area
- Journeys through the Oxford area also affected by upgrade work at Hinksey between Saturday 30 July and Sunday 14 August
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