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• South Western Railway trains fitted with specialist sand applicator technology
• 39 passenger trains using this tech strengthens the 25-strong fleet of Network Rail leaf busting trains already fighting leaves on the line
• Better grip significantly reduces stopping distances
• First time this advanced technology – developed by Siemens Mobility – has been used by passenger trains across the south of England

Avanti West Coast’s new ticket office and first class lounge within Glasgow Central station opened on Monday (November 18).

Rail passengers are being urged to plan ahead with their journeys following a yellow weather warning for snow and ice from the Met Office in Yorkshire and the North East.

Rail passengers are being advised to check before they travel following a yellow warning for snow and ice from the Met Office in the North West of England.

The A10 will be closed at Foxton for seven days over Christmas to allow Network Rail engineers to replace a deteriorating level crossing road deck and worn-out track.

Passengers asked to plan ahead and check before they travel between 25-29 December with rail replacement buses running on some routes and diversions on other routes.

Network Rail engineers will be working around-the-clock over the next four weekends to renew key pieces of infrastructure on the Highland mainline.

• Network Rail will be undertaking a programme of work over Christmas and New Year to improve the railway and provide better, more reliable services for passengers across Britain.
• Key upgrade work between Basingstoke and Woking, Brockenhurst and Lymington Pier, and Trowbridge to Salisbury will result in changes to services.
• Passengers encouraged to check before you travel and plan your journey in advance