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REMINDER: Britain’s railway open for passengers and freight this early May bank holiday – with some notable exceptions
The vast majority of Britain’s rail network will be open for passengers travelling this May, with both bank holidays largely unaffected by engineering work. However, this early May Bank Holiday, Saturday-Monday, 2-4 May, does feature work in some busy locations.
Survey reveals young adults underestimate power and speed of trains – risking their lives on level crossings
- Seven out of ten 18-34 year olds believe they could get out of the way if a train approached
- 98% of these young adults are unaware how long trains take to stop in an emergency
- Survey marks start of No Second Chances campaign - featuring a series of hard‑hitting films - which focuses on the deadly risks of distraction when approaching the railway
National & regional news
Christmas railway upgrade work in Sussex just four weeks away
With just four weeks to go until Christmas, passengers are being reminded this week that major upgrade work to the Brighton Main Line will disrupt journeys over the festive period.
New Thameslink train makes successful first-ever test run, to Brighton
The future of commuting made its first outing on Thameslink Programme tracks last night (Tuesday, 24 November).
Railway Upgrade Plan to deliver better, more reliable railway for passengers and freight this Christmas
Hundreds of thousands of passengers and freight users are set to benefit from one of the biggest Christmas and New Year investment programmes ever carried out on Britain’s rail network.
Major changes to trains to and from Kent this Christmas as investment in improving railway continue
Passengers in Kent are being urged to check before travelling over the Christmas period as a major programme of improvement work on the railway at London Bridge means that train services will be subject to planned changes.
Major changes to trains in London this Christmas as investment in improving railway continues
Passengers are being urged to check before travelling over the Christmas period as a major programme of improvement work on the railways in London this Christmas means that train services will be disrupted over the holiday period – including to Gatwick Airport. As a result, passengers travelling to and from the airport are being advised to allow more time for their journey.
Major changes to trains in Sussex this Christmas as investment in improving railway continues
Passengers are being urged to check before travelling over the Christmas period as a major programme of improvement work on the railway means that train services between London and Sussex – including Gatwick Airport – will be disrupted over the holiday period. As a result, passengers travelling to and from the airport are being advised to allow more time for their journey.
Computer-generated images show new public space and entrance planned for London Bridge station
A new public space will take shape outside London Bridge as part of the Thameslink Programme’s massive rebuilding of the station.
Night vision: First rails for Borough Viaduct arrive at London Bridge
The first ballast and rails arrived this weekend so the Thameslink Programme can begin laying track across Borough Viaduct, in central London.
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