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Network Rail has announced a date for the opening of the new River Leven Road (Bawbee) bridge following completion of work to rebuild the section above Leven station.

The new Bawbee bridge officially opened to traffic on Tuesday (28 November), earlier than had been planned.

Further developments on the Hope Valley Railway Upgrade are in place, as we undertake essential improvements to the line between Manchester and Sheffield.

Recent line closures have seen major work completed, with key milestones hit by the project team.

Rail passengers are being asked to plan ahead and check before they travel this festive period as Network Rail completes its annual planned railway upgrades.

Passengers and staff at one of Scotland’s busiest train stations are being asked to support a supermarket voucher appeal this December, in aid of vulnerable families.

Network Rail and South Western Railway (SWR) are urging passengers who are planning to travel on the line between Woking and Basingstoke to only travel if absolutely necessary following a landslip which needs urgent repairs.

Earlier this month the new Dawlish sea wall faced its toughest test yet as devastating wind and waves whipped the south west, withstanding both and winning two engineering awards just days later.

Network Rail is working to reopen a level crossing in Lincolnshire on Monday morning after damage caused by a road traffic collision had forced it to temporarily close to motorists.