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Rail users in south west London will soon benefit from step-free access at Barnes station and Teddington station as Network Rail commences work to improve accessibility for customers with reduced mobility, people with pushchairs and those using bicycles.

Network Rail and Arriva Rail London have joined forces on a ground-breaking industry move to facilitate a senior level industry job swap.

Rail passengers have been urged to check before they travel from Saturday 27 May to Sunday 4 June as track maintenance work, which will improve reliability, will take place in Llantwit Major and Boverton. 

Govia Thameslink Railway’s (GTR’s) first Class 387/1 Great Northern Electrostar train has now completed static testing of its retrofitted European Train Control Signalling (ETCS) in-cab signalling equipment, as part of the East Coast Digital Programme, aimed at improving performance for passengers, while reducing emissions.

Network Rail and British Transport Police (BTP) are issuing a stark warning to stay off the tracks ahead of the half term holiday, following a rise in the number of railway trespass incidents in both Bristol and Gloucester.

Network Rail and industry partners have joined forces to deliver a rail safety event for primary school children at the historic Locomotion museum in Shildon.

Network Rail has secured planning permission for the construction of the new Cameron Bridge station as part of the Levenmouth Rail Link project.

Network Rail is reminding passengers to plan ahead and check their journeys as vital upgrades are completed across the railway this weekend.