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All train services have today (Monday, 30 December) resumed at Leeds station after Network Rail has successfully completed the next stage of a major project to improve services for passengers.

Network Rail is reminding passengers that buses will replace trains on the line between Paisley and Gourock on the first two weekends in January.

Passengers are now benefiting from a more reliable railway after the completion of multiple upgrades across the country this Christmas.

A £2.1million investment by Network Rail took place over Christmas to renew parts of the track just south of Grantham.

Network Rail, TransPennine Express and Northern have today (Friday, 27 December) completed a vital upgrade to extend platform two at Huddersfield station, to allow new, longer trains with more seats to call there.

Network Rail is working with Northern to extend the platform at Honley station and both platforms at Shepley station in the new year. This will mean longer trains with more seats can call at both places, providing a better experience for passengers on the Penistone line.

• On Friday, December 27, and Saturday, December 28, services into Edinburgh will be significantly disrupted.

• ScotRail are advising customers planning to travel to the Edinburgh area on these dates to consider making alternative arrangements.

• Local communities invited to view revised plans and help shape final design of changes to vital, vulnerable rail line
• Public consultation opens on 20 January
• Six-week consultation will include further details of proposed realignment of railway, stabilising measures and new public amenities
• 10-metre scale model illustrating proposals to be presented to the public