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ONE MONTH TO GO: Improvements on the Isle of Wight necessitate Island Line closures in October and November
Improvement works will run on the Island Line from 18 October to 17 November, with a mix of full and partial closures.
FIVE WEEKS TO GO: Passengers asked to plan ahead and check before they travel this half-term as railway closes between Tunbridge Wells, Hastings and Bexhill for essential improvement work
Southeastern and Southern passengers are being asked to plan ahead over the October half-term if travelling on the Hastings line between Tunbridge Wells and Hastings, and between Bexhill-on-Sea and Hastings.
Network Rail and Samaritans partnership records 18% increase in life-saving interventions on 15 year anniversary
Five per cent of all life saving interventions across the rail network took place on Network Rail’s Sussex route in 2024/2025.
South Eastern Railway and Samaritans partnership records 31 percent increase in life-saving interventions on 15 year anniversary
The public are being reminded to recognise the vital role that they can play in saving lives on the railway.
Network Rail and Samaritans partnership marks 15 year anniversary as figures show one in 10 life saving interventions take place on the South Western Railway network
This World Suicide Prevention Day (10 September), Network Rail and South Western Railway are reminding the public to recognise the vital role they can play in saving lives by learning how to spot when someone may be in emotional distress near the railway and how to safely take action.
First-of-a-kind agreement between the South Eastern Railway and East Kent Railway will work towards re-introduction of freight trains
A new agreement will allow for redundant railway materials and equipment from the mainline network to be donated from the South Eastern Railway to the East Kent Railway, marking the first agreement of its kind in Kent as the railway prepares to mark its 200th anniversary.
TEN DAYS TO GO: North Downs Line between Guildford and Reigate to close for two weeks in September with buses replacing trains.
Buses will replace trains between Guildford and Reigate for two weeks, commencing Sunday 14 September through Saturday 27 September, due to critical signalling and level crossing upgrades.
COMPLETED: Trains running between Kew Bridge and Barnes again after nine-day closure to strengthen Barnes Bridge
Trains are now running again between Kew Bridge and Barnes following the completion of essential strengthening work on Barnes Bridge.
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