Southern news
Queen Victoria’s least-favourite railway tunnel set to be modernised this summer as Network Rail plans week-long shutdown through Penge Tunnel, South London
Over nine days, between Saturday 23 and Sunday 31 July 2022, Network Rail engineers will replace the tracks through Penge Tunnel, between Brixton and Beckenham Junction in South London, to improve reliability.
Rail minister Wendy Morton, Wealden MP Nusrat Ghani and others celebrate completion of improvement projects at beautiful Sussex railway station Eridge – shared with Spa Valley steam railway
A host of senior railway figures gathered at the classic country junction station of Eridge, East Sussex, today (Wednesday, 16 February) to celebrate the opening of accessibility improvements that mark the final step in a transformation of the location.
TIMELAPSE: Eight new escalators installed as Gatwick Airport station upgrade moves forward
The overhaul of Gatwick Airport station has marked another major milestone as over the weekend (Saturday 5 and Sunday 6 February) the final three of eight new escalators were lifted into place at the station.
VIDEO: South Western Railway passengers urged to plan ahead as Portsmouth Direct line shuts for 9 days for major upgrade
The Portsmouth Direct line will shut for nine consecutive days between Guildford and Petersfield this weekend for a major upgrade that will tackle delays for South Western Railway passengers.
Southern and Thameslink passengers urged to plan ahead as Brighton Main Line shuts for 9 days for major £15 million upgrade (includes video)
The Brighton Main Line will shut for nine consecutive days later this month for a major £15 million upgrade that will tackle delays for Southern and Thameslink passengers.
VIDEO: Week-long closure in February for major rail upgrade between Windsor & Eton Riverside and Staines
- 7-day closure from 21 to 27 February as work continues on £380m upgrade to 1970s signalling infrastructure
- Blockade approach stops back-to-back weekend closures and delivers reliability improvements quicker
- Buses will replace SWR trains during the closure
From Brunel to the Battle of Havant - here's 10 fun facts about Portsmouth's railways (and we're starting work on Saturday so please check before you travel)
With our engineers returning to Portsmouth tomorrow (Saturday, 15 January), we delved into the archives to bring you some little-known facts about Pompey's Railway.
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