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Folkestone residents can begin looking forward to an exciting new future for the northern section of the disused Folkestone Harbour branch line as Network Rail today announced that it is to clear the line and begin discussions with local stakeholders on potential community uses.

Rail passengers travelling via Lewes are advised to check before they travel this weekend, Saturday 19 and Sunday 20, January 2019, as Network Rail continues work on a major upgrade of the Seaford line.

Network Rail’s seasonal fleet of ice-busting trains are rolling out across the South Western Railway route to help keep passengers moving during the cold weather.

Rail passengers, motorists and pedestrians in West Sussex can look forward to safer journeys after Network Rail finished a £4m upgrade of Yapton level crossing to combat dangerous drivers.

London Bridge is joining major railway stations across four of Britain’s biggest cities to host a sleepout in aid of vulnerable children who run away from home.

Network Rail’s fleet of snow and ice treatment trains are ready to keep passengers moving this winter and minimise disruption.

• Fleet of snow-and-ice-busting trains to travel the equivalent of six times around the world to keep Kent and East Sussex railway open during freezing weather.
• Anti-icing gel, track heaters and snow ploughs all prepared for when the temperature drops.

Network Rail’s ‘team orange’ have successfully carried out a number of upgrades over the festive period to provide a better, more reliable train service for passengers on the south western rail network.