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Two Network Rail employees have been recognised for their outstanding contributions in HM The King’s Birthday Honours list announced today. In addition, Steve Scrimshaw, who joined Network Rail as a Non-Executive Director last year, received a CBE.

Work on the line between Norwich and Ely will mean rail replacement buses on three consecutive days, including throughout Monday 7 July.

Parklife, Soccer Aid and gig goers travelling through Manchester Piccadilly are advised to plan ahead this weekend.

An iconic railway viaduct which is crucial to the Peak District quarrying industry is getting a multi-million-pound upgrade this summer.

Bookings have opened for visits to a unique exhibition train, part of a national celebration of the 200^th anniversary of the modern railway called Railway 200. 

Last week saw Network Rail and the Rail Safety and Standards Board (RSSB) proudly host over 200 delegates from 22 countries at the National Railway Museum in York for two landmark international rail safety events: International Rail Trespass Awareness Day (TReSPAD) on 4 June and International Level Crossing Awareness Day (ILCAD) on 5 June.

Work to replace all three of the lifts at Sutton station begins on Monday, with passengers who need step-free access advised to use an alternative accessible local station such as Carshalton or Cheam.

Network Rail (Wales and Borders) is undertaking an essential programme of track renewal and maintenance work between Bridgend and St Fagans.