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Passengers with disabilities and reduced mobility who require assistance can now benefit from a new travel lounge at Reading station, which aims to provide a safe, calm and pleasant space while waiting for their train.

• New lifts introduce step-free access to platforms for first time in the station’s 183-year history
• Major redevelopment completed by Network Rail in preparation for the Elizabeth line includes a new glass and steel extension providing an additional entrance
• New covered walkway and footbridge, gateline and customer information screens also installed as part of the station’s improvements
• Step-free access to be provided at Southall and Hayes & Harlington stations later this year

Another ‘key’ milestone in reopening the Dartmoor Line has been reached with the completion of the purchase of the railway and Okehampton station.

Passengers urged to plan ahead and check before they travel

British Transport Police (BTP) and Network Rail have issued a stark warning after several recent incidents of trespass on the railway line in Dawlish, Devon.

A new study highlighting future opportunities to expand Oxfordshire’s railway and help deliver economic growth to the region has been published today (Wednesday 30 June).

Network Rail partnered up with Bradninch Town Council and Bradninch Together to run the two-day training events.

• Rail resilience project reduces carbon impact by two-thirds with use of low carbon concrete
• 1,130-tonne carbon dioxide saving predicted compared to traditional concrete