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Earlier this year, Network Rail donated a kilometre of track and sleepers to Devon-based Plym Valley Railway, alongside other rail equipment which has now been installed by the heritage line.

The railway’s favourite bear, Paddington, has returned to his beloved Platform 1 at London Paddington station.

As a result of industrial action this Saturday (8 October) Network Rail is reminding passengers in West London, Thames Valley, the West of England and across the South West, to only travel by train if absolutely necessary.

Network Rail is inviting residents in the Frome area to attend a drop-in session tomorrow (Tuesday 4 October) to find out more about the refurbishment of a railway bridge in the town, which takes place later this year alongside essential track maintenance.

Rail passengers should plan ahead and only travel by train if absolutely necessary on Saturday 1, Wednesday 5 and Saturday 8 October during national strike action.  

As a result of coordinated industrial action starting this Saturday (1 October), Network Rail is warning passengers on its Western route – which covers the railway and towns and communities between Penzance and London Paddington – to expect extremely limited train services, only travel by train if absolutely necessary and plan ahead and check when their last train will depart.

Network Rail has completed essential safety improvement work to the iconic low balustrade wall at Sydney Gardens in Bath, including the installation of railings to prevent trespassers from being able to gain access to the track.

For one week this September, Network Rail signaller Wayne Dixon, based in Exeter, will be swapping trains for two wheels as he takes up the challenge of a 359-mile sponsored cycle ride, raising money for Rowcroft Hospice in Torquay.