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The roll out of a new set of minimum standards for all organisations working with Network Rail and representing it on the railway has been announced today.  The new ‘code of conduct’ has been launched to ensure that the 250,000 people who are working towards delivering the Railway Upgrade Plan on Britain’s railway infrastructure meet minimum standards on safety, and treat customers and communities with politeness and respect.

The Cardiff Road bridge in Newport, has reopened to two-way road traffic today (Friday 29 April) after Network Rail completed essential upgrade work in preparation for the arrival of the new fleet of electric trains.

Birmingham New Street station will launch a nationwide photography exhibition tomorrow (29 April) showcasing some of the most highly acclaimed images of British landscapes.

• Cross-organisation board to be established to help Network Rail release surplus land for new homes and raise capital to fund rail investment
• The search has started for experienced property non-executive directors to join the board

• New signalling system and upgraded power supplies being installed on the railway west of London
• Rail upgrade is a crucial part of preparation for Elizabeth line services

Train passengers heading through Oxenholme, Cumbria, are being reminded to check before they travel over the early May bank holiday weekend as Network Rail's orange army upgrades the railway.

Network Rail is reminding passengers to check before they travel this May Day weekend as it continues to deliver its £40bn Railway Upgrade Plan.

With over 96% of the railway network unaffected by Network Rail planned improvement work, this coming bank holiday will be one of the least disruptive bank holidays for railway travel for many years.