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A Network Rail worker from Derby is supporting vulnerable people as part of the NHS Volunteer Responder Scheme and has helped to donate personal protective equipment (PPE) to hospitals across the country.

• The line between Eastleigh and Fareham and will close for improvement works between 23-29 May

• Engineers will install almost a mile of new track between Fareham and Botley
• Passengers will benefit from a more reliable railway and better performing train journeys

• Network Rail and train operators urge people not to use public transport unless absolutely necessary over the late May Bank Holiday
• Network Rail’s engineering works will affect some routes, so those who do need to travel urged to plan ahead

Members of the public whose daily exercise involves using level crossings are urged to take extra care this week as rail services have increased.

Network Rail’s station team at London King’s Cross are working hard and adopting new ways of working to ensure those who need to travel are able to reach their destinations safely throughout the COVID-19 crisis.

The railway through Hither Green, in South East London, will be closed for nine days from Saturday 25 July to Sunday 2 August, as Network Rail completes signalling upgrades through the area.

Network Rail is urging passengers who must travel on the Midland Main Line this Bank Holiday weekend to check before travelling as vital work to upgrade the track between Kentish Town and Radlett takes place.

• Major railway upgrades to take place this weekend at Chorley, Bletchley and Wembley to improve future journeys
• People are advised to not travel by train due to coronavirus
• Passengers should continue to follow Government advice and avoid using public transport