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Journeys for visually impaired passengers are now safer at stations across Scotland as Network Rail completes a project to install tactile paving on platforms.

Network Rail engineers successfully delivered a multi-million-pound package of upgrades designed to improve the long‑term reliability and resilience of the railway in Bedfordshire.

Customers advised to plan ahead and check before they travel ahead of the closure.

Passengers across North Wales and West Wales will benefit from an uplift in rail services as Transport for Wales (TfW) prepares to introduce a new timetable from Sunday 17 May

Level crossings on the East Suffolk line are being upgraded with new crossing technology that will make them safer for all road users, walkers and farmers ahead of the expected increase in rail freight for Sizewell C.

Organisations from across Scotland have come together to sign up to a new agreement aimed at improving safety for walkers, cyclists and other non-vehicle users at private level crossings. 

Passengers at Horton-in-Ribblesdale station will now benefit from step-free access to both platforms after a major accessibility and safety upgrade.

Network Rail and South Western Railway (SWR) are continuing their investment in the Portsmouth Direct Line with the next phase of signalling and track upgrades taking place from Monday 25 May to Friday 29 May.