North West & Central news
Work going well on Cheshire’s most iconic railway bridges
Work to protect some of Cheshire’s most iconic railway bridges during an 11-day line closure in the north-west has passed the halfway stage.
Drop-in event to present plans of vegetation management works at Hemel Hempstead
Network Rail is inviting Hemel Hempstead residents to an information event to find out more about upcoming railway vegetation work.
Nine day closure of the Chiltern line announced as part of £76 million railway upgrade in Banbury area
• Line closed between Leamington Spa, Banbury and Bicester North between 30 July and 8 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
Network Rail starts work on £17m investment in Cheshire bridges and viaduct
Network Rail starts work on a £17m project to protect Cheshire’s most iconic railway bridges tomorrow (Saturday 13 February) which will protect these structures for decades to come.
Railway between Carlisle and Appleby to be closed for several months after major landslip
The line between Carlisle and Appleby is to be closed for several months due to a major landslip involving an estimated 500,000 tonnes of earth.
Britain’s rock music history on display at Birmingham New Street station
Visitors to Birmingham will be able to enjoy some of the classic images taken by renowned rock photographer, Denis O’Regan, as he brings his ‘Rock Through The Ages’ exhibition showcasing music legends of the 60s, 70s and 80s to Birmingham New Street from Friday 12 until Friday 26 February 2016.
Tree-removal to keep railway safe at Rock Ferry
Network Rail arborists are removing trees beside the train tracks at Rock Ferry on Merseyside in order to keep passengers safe and keep trains moving.
Network Rail makes plea to Oxfordshire residents not to dump rubbish on the railway
Network Rail has had to spend £250,000 to remove 200 lorry loads of fly-tipped rubbish from the railway in Oxford.
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