Southern: Wessex news
ON TRACK: London Waterloo roof upgrade approaches halfway mark as station celebrates its 177th birthday
London Waterloo celebrates its 177th birthday today, Friday 11 July, and work to upgrade the roof for the next few decades is now approaching the halfway mark.
SAVE THE DATE: Vital upgrades to Barnes Bridge in London to close line between Kew Bridge and Barnes in August
Network Rail are advising passengers that the line between Kew Bridge and Barnes will be closed between 23 and 31 August while we complete vital strengthening works on Barnes Bridge.
STARTING IN AUGUST: Escalator upgrades at London Waterloo means a diversion between Jubilee Line platforms and South Western Railway services
Network Rail are warning passengers that, starting on 3 August, they may have to use an alternative route when commuting through London Waterloo between the South Western Railway platforms and the Jubilee Line, while we carry out essential refurbishment on the escalators.
Railway safety campaign launches as accidental deaths hit five-year high and 28 near misses across Surrey, Hampshire, Dorset, Devon and Wiltshire
- Public urged to stay safe as accidental deaths on rail network rise by 26% compared to last year
- 28 near misses at level crossings took place on Network Rail’s Wessex route, which connects London with Hampshire, Dorset and Devon via Surrey and Wiltshire
- New hard-hitting safety films feature first responders sharing the devastating physical and emotional impacts of railway accidents
- Network Rail and British Transport Police campaign targets unsafe behaviour around tracks and level crossings as the summer holidays approach
SAVE THE DATE: North Downs Line between Guildford and Reigate to close for two weeks in September with buses replacing trains.
Network Rail are advising passengers travelling between Guildford and Reigate that the line will be closed for two weeks between Sunday 14 September and Saturday 27 September for critical signalling and level crossing upgrades.
The Romsey School recognised for rail safety work with Network Rail and South Western Railway
Network Rail and South Western Railway presented The Romsey School with a special plaque in recognition of the work the school has done to promote rail safety with their students.
Bookings open for ‘Inspiration’, Railway 200’s unique exhibition train – visiting Southampton station in December
Bookings have opened for visits to a unique exhibition train, part of a national celebration of the 200th anniversary of the modern railway called Railway 200.
Royal Artillery honoured by the railway as locomotive rededicated
Network Rail, South Western Railway and the Ministry of Defence gathered together in Salisbury for a rededication of the locomotive to the Royal Artillery following a major overhaul of the train.
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