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Users of Roundham level crossing in Kidlington are being targeted this week in a campaign by Network Rail and British Transport Police (BTP) to help them stay safe on the railway.

Passengers are set to benefit from a more pleasant travelling experience after Network Rail awarded a £20m contract to complete the refurbishment of Paddington station’s historic roof.

Members of the public are invited to attend an event to find out more about the construction work and road diversion required to rebuild the Foxhall Road (Basil Hill Road) bridge in Didcot.

The electrification of Bath’s railway moved a step closer today as Network Rail outlined how it plans to electrify the rail route through the city and on to Swansea via Bristol as part of its electrification of the Great Western Main Line.

More than 200 apprentices have joined railway maintenance teams across Britain to start their on-the-job training after successfully completing the first year of the Network Rail Advanced Apprenticeship Scheme.

More than 200 apprentices have joined railway maintenance teams across Britain to start their on-the-job training after successfully completing the first year of the Network Rail Advanced Apprenticeship Scheme.

More than £1bn was invested in improving and expanding the rail network connecting London with the south west over the last 12 months, Network Rail revealed today in its full-year results for the 2013/14 financial year.

More than £1bn was invested in improving and expanding the rail network in the Thames Valley and south west of England over the last 12 months, Network Rail revealed today in its full-year results for the 2013/14 financial year.