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Eight foot-deep floodwater means northern section of West Coast main line to remain closed for several days
The West Coast main line north of Carlisle will remain closed for several days after eight feet of water flooded the railway.
West Coast main line shut between Oxenholme and Carlisle due to floods and landslips
The West Coast main line was closed to trains today between Carlisle and Oxenholme after multiple floods and landslips made it impassable.
Passengers advised to 'check before you travel' this weekend as severe weather speed restrictions come in across the north west
Speed restrictions are being put in place across large sections of the railway in the north west of England as the region prepares for further strong winds and rain.
East West Rail Phase 2 contract award
Network Rail has awarded an alliancing contract with Atkins, Laing O’Rourke and VolkerRail for the design and construction of the East West Rail Phase 2 (EWR2) scheme.
Major milestone for East West Rail scheme as contracts awarded for Oxford, Milton Keynes and Bedford link
A rail link connecting Oxford with Cambridge and Ipswich has moved a step closer to reality with Network Rail's appointment of partners to deliver the next phase of the East-West Rail scheme.
Landslips and flooding on Carlisle to Workington line with more bad weather on the way
Network Rail's orange army was today working to reopen the railway between Workington and Carlisle after heavy rain caused flooding and landslips overnight (Thursday).
Secretary of state for transport visits Cardiff Central station
Patrick McLoughlin, secretary of state for transport, was given a tour of Cardiff Central station during a visit to Wales so he could see first-hand the improvements carried out by Network Rail to deliver better journeys for passengers.
Manchester to Stalybridge electrification one step closer as Ashton-under-Lyne bridge rebuild completes over three weeks early
Faster, more frequent train services for the north-west are a step closer after Network Rail completed work to rebuild a railway bridge in Ashton-under-Lyne more than three weeks ahead of schedule.
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