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Preparatory work is underway ahead of the construction of the new East Linton station which will see trains call at the village for the first time in more than half a century.

Network Rail will begin a major improvement project on the Forth Viaduct in Stirling from January 2022.

A team of volunteers from Network Rail recently joined forces with staff from Bodmin & Wenford Railway to help spruce up the heritage railway in preparation for the return of the Santa Special steam trains relaunching this December.

Engineers are building a tiny railway crossing for wild hazel dormice in a bid to save the endangered species from extinction.

Engineers will be working at locations across Scotland this festive period to carry out vital projects to renew and upgrade key infrastructure - making the railway more reliable for customers.

Network Rail is carrying out work to upgrade Bainton level crossing in Helpston this weekend to improve reliability and make sure it remains fit for purpose for years to come.

Pupils at three Bristol schools are now benefitting from more bicycle storage following the donation of 45 cycle stands by Network Rail.

Impressive footage has been released showing major work to protect Calder Valley line passengers and surrounding communities from the risk of flooding.