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The Cumbrian coast line reopened this morning just 10 days after large sections of the railway were washed away during storms and flooding.

The delivery of exciting new retail opportunities in the heart of Birmingham took another step forward over the weekend as the last tower crane used to construct the new John Lewis shop, part of Grand Central Birmingham, was dismantled using another 500 tonne mobile crane at Birmingham New Street station.

A succession of tumultuous storms tested the rail industry’s resilience during a very difficult period 10.

Network Rail's 43 public members today published their first 'annual report' summarising their activities over the last year and outlining how the membership have held the company and its board to account.

Passengers at East Worthing station can look forward to more space and reduced congestion after Network Rail engineers started work to widen both platforms.

A vital part of the Ipswich rail chord project which will provide more capacity for freight and fewer delays for passengers was delivered over the Christmas break moving the project a step closer to completion.

A new commuter car park which will provide an additional 150 parking spaces in Uckfield has been proposed by Network Rail.

** Update Monday 13 January : Rail service have resumed on this route after repairs were completed.

A bank slip which was caused by the extreme weather before Christmas has suspended all rail services on the line between Sleaford and Lincoln. East Midlands Trains will provide road replacement transport until Monday 12 January as Network Rail teams work to repair the damage.