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Passengers planning to travel on the East Coastway are being reminded to check before they travel during August as Network Rail carries out a major upgrade to the lines between Lewes and Seaford.

• 'Drop-by’ sessions being held at over 30 stations to inform passengers of upcoming planned closures 

• Campaign featuring iconic Brighton seagull will see information reaching passengers via social media

• Passengers advised to check upcoming closure dates that will affect their journeys as soon as possible

Network Rail are investing £23 million to rebuild parts of Feltham station providing longer platforms for new longer trains, new step free access for travellers and a new bridge for cyclists and pedestrians so they can safely cross the railway.

Network Rail are now using helicopters across the south western rail network as part of the drive to provide better journeys for passengers.

London’s historic railway bridges are being transformed into stunning pieces of art thanks to Network Rail’s unique partnership with a street artist and community groups.

Residents in Bognor are being invited to a community drop-in session to find out more about plans to replace a railway footbridge.

The very first Network Rail drone survey on the south western rail route is taking place today to improve performance and safety across the network.

Passengers planning to travel on the East Coastway are urged to check before travelling during August as Network Rail carries out a major upgrade to the lines between Lewes and Seaford.