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Passengers travelling by train this bank holiday in the Anglia region will be able to do so as Network Rail’s engineering work has been planned to minimise disruption.

A graffiti hit squad which will target tags and vandalism on the railway has been launched in the West Midlands.

• Vast majority of the rail network – over 95% – will be open for business as usual over the August Bank Holiday
• Some routes will be affected by the upgrade works taking place, so passengers should plan ahead
• The railway expects people to follow government guidance and out of respect for others, wear a face covering in busy indoor settings unless they are exempt

Repair works are underway on the line between Ely and Peterborough following a collision between a freight train and a tractor yesterday morning (19 August).

Network Rail – along with East Midlands Railway, Cross Country and British Transport Police - has joined forces with passengers and people in South Wigston as part of a scheme to tackle trespass and vandalism.

Extensive repair and recovery works will be carried out over the next few days following a collision between a freight train and a tractor on the Ely to Peterborough rail line this morning (19 August).

Children and families are being invited to attend an open day event on Monday 23 August at Reading station where colleagues from Network Rail, Great Western Railway and British Transport Police will be running a range of activities promoting railway safety.

• Essential work between Whitley Bridge and Snaith in North Yorkshire will bring smoother, more reliable journeys
• Work is planned to minimise disruption with some changes to Northern services between Leeds and Goole from Friday 27 August to Wednesday 1 September
• Over 95% of Britain’s rail network will be open for business over August Bank Holiday weekend as railway welcomes back passengers