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Leven bridge is coming down
Preparatory work ahead of the demolition of the rail section of the River Leven (Bawbee) bridge is now underway.
Rail passengers urged to check before travelling between Cardiff and Newport following severe lineside fire
Minor disruption continues as Network Rail engineers work around the clock to repair extensive damage to signalling equipment and overhead wires.
Step-free access coming to Plumstead station in south east London which serves Southeastern passengers
Passengers will soon benefit from step-free access at Plumstead station as Network Rail starts work on two new lifts.
Transpennine Route Upgrade reveals plans to slash carbon emissions, generate thousands of jobs and deliver billions of pounds in social value in the North of England
The Transpennine Route Upgrade (TRU) has today revealed its strategy to improve the lives of millions of people in the North by:
- Slashing railway carbon emissions, equivalent to taking 6 million cars off the road for an entire year
- Creating and safeguarding thousands of jobs for local people and providing tens of thousands of opportunities for new entrants to the industry and young people
- Delivering more than £4bn in social value and a further £4bn in wellbeing
£1.2 million track upgrade complete at Glasgow Central
Project to make the railway safer and more reliable for passengers finishes.
Northumberland level crossings undergo critical changes to boost safety
Crucial changes to three level crossings in Hexham will take effect from Friday 12 May, improving rail safety in the town.
Safety first: Leeds Station hosts Safety Week for 600 schoolchildren
Network Rail have teamed up with Leeds United and rail industry partners to teach local schoolchildren about rail safety in a week-long event at Leeds City Station.
Liverpool Lime Street becomes gateway for Eurovision superfans
Two trains carrying 170 Eurovision song contest superfans were given a rapturous welcome into Liverpool Lime Street station today by drag queens, drummers and dancers.
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