Southern: Wessex news
Excitement builds for railway’s 200th anniversary across the south of England
- Railway 200 celebrations on track, as more partners get on board
- International festival programme unveiled, inspired by journey that changed the world
- National rail sale, largest assembly of trains and rail exhibits, national locomotive ‘whistle-off’, and much more!
ONE WEEK TO GO: Heart of Wessex line to close between Weymouth and Castle Cary for vital track replacement work
Vital track replacement work in Thornford, Dorset, will mean that the Heart of Wessex Line between Castle Cary and Weymouth will be closed with buses replacing trains from Monday 23 September to Sunday 29 September.
Teamwork makes the dream work: Network Rail recognised for Feltham to Wokingham resignalling programme at National Rail Awards
Network Rail, alongside AtkinsRéalis and Global Rail Construction, were honoured at the National Rail Awards last night, winning the Outstanding Teamwork Award for their collaboration on the Feltham to Wokingham Resignalling Programme.
TWO WEEKS TO GO: Heart of Wessex line to close between Weymouth and Castle Cary for vital track replacement work
Vital track replacement work in Thornford, Dorset, will mean that the Heart of Wessex Line between Castle Cary and Weymouth will be closed with buses replacing trains from Monday 23 September to Sunday 29 September.
Swanage Railway benefits from Network Rail weed-killer train
Network Rail have been supporting the Swanage Railway, a heritage line in Dorset, by providing a Multi Purpose Vehicle (MPV) to help treat the railway and keep it weed-free
STARTING TOMORROW: Island Line and Ryde Pier to close for vital maintenance
- The Island Line will close from Ryde Pier Head to Shanklin between Friday 6 September and Sunday 6 October for vital maintenance
- Ryde Pier will close from Friday 6 September 2024 until May 2025 while life extension work continues
- One train every 30 minutes will operate between Ryde Esplanade and Shanklin from Monday 7 October to early May 2025
- Rail replacement bus services will operate during both closures
Where there’s a Walton there’s a way - new lifts and bridge make Walton-on-Thames station accessible
Passengers with impaired mobility or those travelling with luggage, children or bicycles can now benefit from step-free access at Walton-on-Thames station after Network Rail completed accessibility upgrades.
ONE WEEK TO GO: Island Line and Ryde Pier set to close for vital maintenance
- The Island Line will close from Ryde Pier Head to Shanklin between Friday 6 September and Sunday 6 October for vital maintenance
- Ryde Pier will close from Friday 6 September 2024 until May 2025 while life extension work continues
- One train every 30 minutes will operate between Ryde Esplanade and Shanklin from Monday 7 October to early May 2025
- Rail replacement bus services will operate during both closures
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