Southern: Wessex news
Track and train join forces to tackle leaf fall this Autumn
- South Western Railway trains fitted with specialist sand applicator technology
- 39 passenger trains using this tech strengthens the 25-strong fleet of Network Rail leaf busting trains already fighting leaves on the line
- Better grip significantly reduces stopping distances
- First time this advanced technology – developed by Siemens Mobility – has been used by passenger trains across the south of England
Vital engineering work to impact services across Network Rail’s Wessex route this Christmas
- Network Rail will be undertaking a programme of work over Christmas and New Year to improve the railway and provide better, more reliable services for passengers across Britain.
- Key upgrade work between Basingstoke and Woking, Brockenhurst and Lymington Pier, and Trowbridge to Salisbury will result in changes to services.
- Passengers encouraged to check before you travel and plan your journey in advance
STARTING TOMORROW: West of England line between Axminster and Exeter to close for two weeks for important upgrade work
Buses will replace trains between Axminster and Exeter St Davids from Saturday 9 November to Friday 22 November whilst we make track upgrades in the Honiton area.
COMPLETED: Lymington branch line reopens following first phase of track upgrades
Train services on the Lymington branch line resumed this morning (Monday 4 November) following a week-long closure for track vital upgrades.
ONE WEEK TO GO: West of England line between Axminster and Exeter to close for two weeks for important upgrade work
Buses will replace trains between Axminster and Exeter St Davids from Saturday 9 November to Friday 22 November whilst we make track upgrades in the Honiton area.
Charity set up by railway boss helping keep children warm this winter
Network Rail Wessex route director, Mark Goodall’s charity Cosy Coats is aiming to ensure every child going to school has a coat on their back and is kept warm this Winter.
TWO WEEKS TO GO: West of England line between Axminster and Exeter to close for two weeks for important upgrade work
Buses will replace trains between Axminster and Exeter St Davids from Saturday 9 November to Friday 22 November inclusive while Network Rail engineers install a mile of new track through Honiton Tunnel.
STARTING TOMORROW: Engineering upgrades to close Lymington branch line
Vital work on the approach to Lymington Pier in Hampshire will mean that the Lymington branch line will be closed between Saturday 26 October and Sunday 3 November with buses replacing trains.
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