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Ongoing emergency work to complete repairs to overhead line equipment on the West Coast Main Line in Warwickshire, following damage caused by Storm Darragh, means some early morning services between London and Scotland will take longer or be cancelled.

A level crossing in Maryport, Cumbria, will take days to fix after a van driver tried to beat the barrier.

Passengers travelling to or from Atherstone station are being advised about disruption to southbound journeys while rail engineers plan repairs to damaged overhead line equipment.

Birmingham New street passengers asked to be polite and respectful to railway staff over the festive period following station staff assaults.

Passengers are advised to check before they travel this weekend as Storm Darragh is expected to bring strong winds and heavy rain.

Families are set to embark on magical journeys from London Euston this year as THE POLAR EXPRESS™ Train Ride arrives in style at the station. For the first time in London, the charter train promises to bring the Christmas classic film to life, creating unforgettable memories throughout December.

Network Rail is urging residents who live close to its 2500 miles of railway in the North West to sign up to a new digital notification system.  

Further train services through Northampton station have been able to resume following major repairs to waterlogged railway equipment which was damaged during Storm Bert.