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We’ve all heard of leaves on the line, but swans disrupting trains are more common than you think so Network Rail has come up with some cygnet-ure training for its staff to safely remove swans from the track.

Vital work to refurbish the platform canopies at St Denys station in Southampton has begun which when complete, will provide a better experience for passengers on South West Railway (SWR) services.

Work is about to start on upgrading lifts at Clapham Junction station, to take advantage of the temporary drop in passenger numbers.

Network Rail has completed improvements to 14 car parks across the South as part of a joint commitment with South West Railway (SWR) to improve facilities for passengers.

Bridges in SW London, Wiltshire and Somerset are being hit by high vehicles almost four times a week as Network Rail reminds drivers to know the height of their vehicle before they set off or face tougher penalties.

This weekend marks the start of a series of improvements to the railway in and around Bournemouth and Hants for better journeys for passengers.

This weekend kickstarts a series of improvements during November to provide better journeys for Hampshire rail passengers.

Network Rail’s Wessex Route 'rewiring and relighting' its stations to save as much as 25% in electricity.