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Network Rail gears up for Autumn as ‘Ctrl Alt Deleaf’ takes to the tracks
Leaves are browning, autumn is around the corner and Network Rail is gearing up for its annual multi-million-pound battle against Mother Nature and ‘leaves on the line’, aiming to keep millions of passengers and trains safe and moving over the next three months.
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ONE MONTH TO GO: Passengers asked to plan ahead as further 10-week closure of Blackheath rail tunnel means train journeys will change
Repair work to the Blackheath railway tunnel being undertaken by Network Rail means that train services will be diverted via Greenwich.
A lick of paint goes a long way: Network Rail Southern region prepares the railway for hot weather
- Approximately 1,500 litres of white paint - the equivalent of 30,000 square metres - will be applied to sections of the rail network to help keep passengers moving in very hot weather.
- Last year across the South of England, buckled rails due to hot weather caused 64 days (92,015 minutes) of delays for passengers.
- Two locations in Network Rail’s Southern region ranked in the top three nationally for heat-related incidents that affected the greatest number of trains.
Paint rollers at the ready: Network Rail prepares the railway for summer
• Approximately 1,500 litres of white paint - the equivalent of 30,000 square metres - will be applied to sections of the rail network to help keep passengers moving in very hot weather
• Last year buckled rails due to hot weather caused over 240 days (350,006 minutes) of delays for passengers
Thornliebank Road bridge reopens early for community
Network Rail opened the new Thornliebank Road bridge today (Tuesday 22 April) – seven weeks ahead of schedule.
Warwick station lift project progressing as lift shaft arrives
Passengers at Warwick Station will next week see the delivery of a pre-made lift shaft as part of the ongoing accessibility upgrades.
Network Rail’s new school partnerships lay track for the future
Scottish primary schools are getting onboard with Network Rail this year in a bid to inspire a future generation of railway innovators.
Herne Bay station accessibility scheme completed
A £6m project to improve the accessibility of Herne Bay station has added two new lifts and a footbridge.
Salford Crescent third platform: the story so far
Passengers are being thanked for their patience and cooperation following the first month of weekend closures of Salford Crescent station in March.
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