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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.

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.

Volunteers from Network Rail teamed up with the TransWilts Community Rail Partnership and Knorr-Bremse, a leading manufacturer of rail safety systems, to improve the environment around Melksham station in Wiltshire, including the area outside the popular Melksham Hub Café.

Network Rail is urging passengers to check before travelling and to plan ahead, with four consecutive weekends of disruption to train services due to start this weekend.

The railway through Dawlish is now better protected as construction of the new, bigger sea wall has reached another major milestone.