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The first commercial freight train has travelled along the East West Rail line as part of its journey into a new strategic rail freight interchange in Northampton.

Ashton-under-Lyne station has received a colourful new makeover, thanks to the creativity of local students and the inspiration of a well-known local artist.

A major project to upgrade overhead line equipment between London and Bedford has been successfully delivered by Network Rail – on time and under budget.

Rail passengers are being thanked for their patience after further upgrade work was delivered on the East Coast Main Line.

Some small businesses in Oxford most affected by works at Botley Road may be eligible to receive goodwill payments, following the government today (13 June 2025) confirming up to £850,000 of Network Rail funding to acknowledge the local disruption.  

Network Rail has awarded a contract to improve accessibility at Chalkwell station to Octavius, to make the station step-free for the first time.  

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. 

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.