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TWO WEEKS TO GO: Vital engineering work to close West of England Line between Gillingham and Yeovil
From Saturday 22 February to Friday 28 February, train services will change on the West of England Line between Salisbury and Yeovil Junction, with no trains calling at Sherborne or Templecombe stations all week, while Network Rail complete vital improvements to the railway in the Gillingham area.
Landslip repairs completed ahead of schedule on railway between Three Bridges and Gatwick Airport
- The first phase of work to repair a significant landslip between Three Bridges and Gatwick on the busy Brighton Main Line has been completed ahead of schedule.
- Most train services have already restarted this morning (Thursday) and teams are working to restore the remainder on Friday morning, by moving trains back into position.
- Passengers are advised to check the latest service information online before they travel.
Landslip repair to begin on Brighton Main Line
Work to repair a significant landslip between Three Bridges and Gatwick on the Brighton Main Line will begin on Sunday evening. Train services will continue to be disrupted and Network Rail will issue a further update as soon as possible.
Motspur Park station receives accessibility upgrades in its centenary year
Ahead of its 100th birthday in July, Motspur Park has received an early birthday present by becoming the latest station on Network Rail’s Wessex route to become step free, following an £11.4m investment to improve accessibility.
STARTING TOMORROW: Vital engineering work near Shalford, Surrey, to close North Downs Line between Guildford and Gatwick Airport for 16 days
From Saturday 1 February to Sunday 16 February, buses will replace trains between Guildford and Gatwick Airport while Network Rail engineers complete critical upgrades on the North Downs line for the continued safe and reliable running of the railway.
ONE WEEK TO GO: Vital engineering work near Shalford, Surrey, to close North Downs Line between Guildford and Gatwick Airport for 16 days
From Saturday 1 February to Sunday 16 February, buses will replace trains between Guildford and Gatwick Airport while Network Rail engineers complete critical upgrades on the North Downs line for the continued safe and reliable running of the railway.
Network Rail appoints new Southern Managing Director to its Executive Leadership Team
- Dave Hooper will join as Managing Director, Southern region on 1 May 2025
- He replaces Ellie Burrows who moves to become Managing Director of Eastern
ONE MONTH TO GO: Vital engineering work to close West of England Line between Gillingham and Yeovil
From Saturday 22 February to Friday 28 February, train services will change on the West of England Line between Salisbury and Yeovil Junction, with no trains calling at Sherborne or Templecombe stations all week, while Network Rail complete vital improvements to the railway in the Gillingham area.
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