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The new Thanet Parkway station will open to passengers on 31 July, improving rail connectivity between East Kent, London and the wider region by providing access to mainline and highspeed train services.

Network Rail and South Western Railway (SWR) joined together in a cross-industry event to celebrate the Windrush generation.

Artificial intelligence software is helping Network Rail find and remove forgotten scrap materials from the side of the railway more quickly and safely than ever before.

Members of the public are being reminded to stay safe and vigilant as parts of the South West Mainline will be greeted by a fleeting visit from Flying Scotsman locomotive this month.

Network Rail Southern region has appointed David Davidson to lead the operation of one of the busiest rail networks in the country.

• South Western Railway and Network Rail confirm opening date has been moved back by one month
• Until Monday 10 July, two trains an hour will run between Ryde Esplanade and Shanklin
• Minibus service between Ryde Pier Head to Ryde Esplanade will be strengthened during Isle of Wight Festival

Rail users in south west London will soon benefit from step-free access at Barnes station and Teddington station as Network Rail commences work to improve accessibility for customers with reduced mobility, people with pushchairs and those using bicycles.

Network Rail and Arriva Rail London have joined forces on a ground-breaking industry move to facilitate a senior level industry job swap.