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23-days of engineering work to modernise the railway around Clacton-on-Sea
Passengers in the Clacton-on-Sea area will benefit from a significant upgrade in reliability and safety when a computer-based signalling system goes live as a major upgrade is carried out between now and next Spring, including a 23-day stretch of intensive engineering works during February and March 2021.
Passengers urged to plan ahead of August bank holiday West Coast main line upgrades
- Railway upgrades are taking place in Liverpool and Coventry between 29-31 August to improve the railway for passengers
- Passengers are advised to plan ahead and check before they travel
- Please continue following Government advice around the use of public transport – wear a face covering if not exempt, maintain a distance from others and avoid peak times where possible
Final reminder to passengers about August bank holiday railway upgrades in Liverpool
- Railway upgrades are taking place in Liverpool between 29-31 August to improve the railway for passengers
- Passengers are advised to plan ahead and check before they travel
- Please continue following Government advice around the use of public transport – wear a face covering if not exempt, maintain a distance from others and avoid peak times where possible
Final reminder to passengers about August bank holiday rail upgrades between Birmingham and London
- Multiple railway upgrades are taking place through the ‘Coventry corridor’ between 29-31 August and on Sunday 6 September
- All trains between Birmingham New Street and London Euston will be affected, either with longer journeys or bus replacements
- Passengers are advised to plan ahead and travel before and after the bank holiday weekend
- Continue following Government advice on the use of public transport – wear a face covering, maintain a distance from others and avoid peak times where possible
Overhead line and power upgrades set to improve reliability of the Great Eastern Main Line
A programme of upgrade works will be taking place this autumn on the main line between Stratford and Shenfield to improve reliability of passenger journeys and prepare for the start of Elizabeth line services.
Network Rail launches task forces in wake of Stonehaven tragedy
Network Rail has launched two independent task forces, led by world renowned experts, to help it better manage its massive earthworks (cuttings and embankments) portfolio and its understanding and response to severe weather events.
Public consultation announced for increasing Ely rail capacity
Network Rail is announcing the first phase of public consultation for proposals to upgrade the railway in and around Ely which opens on 21 September and will run for six weeks.
Passengers reminded to plan ahead over the Bank Holiday weekend as vital work takes place to improve railway in South West London and Surrey
- Network Rail engineering works will affect some services in SW London and Surrey as track and other equipment set for renewal
- Passengers should check their journey before they travel as some South Western Railway and Southern services will be affected.
- Those who are travelling by rail should wear a face covering unless they are exempt. Passengers should also travel at quieter times and maintain a distance from others wherever possible
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