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The groundbreaking ‘hedgehog’ sleeper design, funded by Network Rail’s Wales & Western region and designed, tested and manufactured by Lankhorst Engineered Products, has been awarded the Spotlight Net Zero Pioneer Award.

A £6m project to improve the accessibility of Herne Bay station has added two new lifts and a footbridge.

While much of the rail network will be open this Easter, engineers will be working in key locations to maintain, renew and improve the railway infrastructure to keep services running safety and reliably. 

Rail passengers are being reminded to plan their journeys in advance over this Easter bank holiday period (Friday 18 - Monday 21 April) as Network Rail delivers an £86m investment programme consisting of more than 300 upgrade projects across the country.

Customers are being advised to check before they travel due to essential TRU work on Easter Weekend (Saturday 19 April - Monday 21 April) between Huddersfield and Dewsbury, with services connecting Manchester, Huddersfield, Leeds and York impacted. 

Rail passengers are reminded that essential maintenance work will close the Ebbw Vale line at the end of April.

Historic rail bridges near Glasgow Central Station are standing the test of time with a £1.5 million makeover.  

Passengers are being thanked for their patience and cooperation following the first month of weekend closures of Salford Crescent station in March.