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COMPLETED: London Charing Cross and Waterloo East reopen after railway carries out £20million programme of engineering work
- Passengers thanked after 22-day closure that saw services diverted into other London terminals, and changes across the Southeastern network
- Engineers replaced nearly 2km of 36-year-old track between Charing Cross and Waterloo East
- Charing Cross platforms renewed and station improvements carried out at Waterloo East
Rail industry statement on Lewes derailment incident
A statement from Network Rail and Southern Rail.
Train companies and police ramp up patrols and measures to reduce crime and protect people on train journeys as incidents rise by up to 39% in summer months
- 287 incidents recorded in November and December 2025 including 135 trespass incidents and 24 anti-social behaviour incidents
- 398 incidents reported over July and August 2025 including 203 trespass incidents and 33 anti-social behaviour incidents
- BTP officers apprehend and arrest cable thief following a cable theft back in June
- Trespass victim: “I’m lucky to be alive. I still have the scars....and it so easily could have been much worse.”
Network Rail announce multi-million pound deal to sell several property assets across London portfolio to The Arch Company
A strong partnership with The Arch Company will continue to deliver positive outcomes for the railway estate and the communities that the railway serves.
Major upgrade of lifts at Sevenoaks station continues
The lift serving platforms 3 and 4 at Sevenoaks station has reopened, with work now switching to the lift on platforms 1 and 2.
Major upgrade to improve reliability for passengers under way on Thameslink route through central London
- Back-up train detection system to prevent delays and keep trains moving in disruption
- UK’s largest third rail power substation replaced and train cameras fitted
JOB DONE: Railway reopened between Ashford and Borough Green & Wrotham following nine days of major improvement work
Rail passengers have been thanked for their patience following the successful completion of engineering work on the line between Ashford International, Maidstone East and Borough Green & Wrotham.
SATURDAY: Buses replace trains between Ashford and Borough Green & Wrotham for nine days as major improvement work takes place
Customers are being reminded to plan their journeys ahead of engineering work on the railway between Ashford International, Maidstone East and Borough Green & Wrotham beginning on Saturday for nine days.
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