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Network Rail’s aim to improve safety at Ufton Nervet level crossing reached a major milestone last night after West Berkshire Council’s planning committee granted permission for the company to replace the crossing with a bridge.

Network Rail’s ‘orange army’ has entered a critical stage of its work to prepare Bath’s railway line for electrification, with work commencing to lower the tracks through Dundas Aqueduct, Bathampton Junction and Sydney Gardens.

Images showing what Paddington station will look like following its revamp have been released by Network Rail today, as the company begins its work to significantly improve the station’s facilities and provide passengers with a better travelling experience.

Network Rail’s ‘orange army’ has hit the first week milestone in the project to prepare Bath’s railway line for electrification, with all work currently on schedule.

Network Rail’s ‘orange army’ will be starting work this weekend to prepare the railway line through Bath for the arrival of electrification and a new fleet of longer, faster, quieter and greener electric trains.

Over the next 18 months Network Rail will be making significant changes to Paddington station to provide passengers with new and improved facilities and ultimately a better travelling experience.

Over 400 members of the public braved the heavy rain on Sunday to take part in a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to walk across the iconic Royal Albert Bridge in celebration of its refurbishment by Network Rail.

A total of 41 new apprentices have joined railway maintenance teams in depots across the West to start their on-the-job training after successfully completing their first year of the award-winning Network Rail Advanced Apprenticeship Scheme.