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Network Rail is temporarily closing the footbridge over the railway line in Dawlish, Devon to continue its work to protect the vital railway which connects the south west with the rest of the country.  

New training facilities have opened in the West Midlands to train railway staff to keep the rail network running safely.

Network Rail is currently working between Tal y Cafn and Llanrwst to reopen the Conwy Valley line which, for the second time in recent years, has been literally washed away because of flooding. The line runs through fields in an area prone to flooding from the River Conwy.

Platform extensions have been installed at Cooksbridge, Lancing and Goring-By-Sea to support the £150m Gatwick Airport station upgrade, which will also improve accessibility and reduce overcrowding and delays for commuters and leisure travellers across the South East.

Network Rail and British Transport Police are concerned at the dramatic increase in the number of people risking their lives at level crossings after a surge in people not using them correctly.

With more people cycling and walking as an alternative to using public transport, Network Rail is reminding everyone to stay safe at level crossings as part of International Level Crossings Awareness Day today (Thursday 11 June).

Network Rail has condemned vandals who delayed essential workers by throwing a metal light case onto electrified tracks in Southampton.

Network Rail has installed a new flood defence barrier to protect passenger journeys from being disrupted by flooding to the north of Exeter.