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Careless tree-fellers let large branches crash onto railway narrowly missing power lines
Network Rail today issued a safety plea after a tree was recklessly felled directly onto a station platform and the railway, inches away from 25,000-volt overhead power lines.
Weekend rail passengers urged to check before travelling ahead of upcoming modernisation work
Passengers planning to use Sunday train services in South Wales during March and April are urged to check before they travel, ahead of modernisation work on the South Wales Main Line.
First electric train runs on the Shotts line
Network Rail achieved a key milestone on the Shotts Line electrification project on Sunday when the first electric train ran on the route.
Passengers reminded to check before they travel ahead of Lytham St Annes bridge work
Passengers and residents in Lytham St Annes are being reminded of changes to rail services as a result of bridge work in the town.
180-year-old platform stone revived at Liverpool Lime Street to celebrate station’s past
Three stone slabs which formed part of the original 1836 platform surface at Liverpool Lime Street have been put back on display as part of the station’s multi-million-pound transformation.
£5.8 million overhaul of Tring station starts next month to provide step-free access for everyone
Work will start next month to install new lifts, ramps and a footbridge at Tring station to ensure step-free access across all five platforms for the first time.
Final 100mph speed checks on newly electrified Manchester to Preston railway
A test train along the newly electrified railway between Manchester and Preston made its final journey overnight to complete checks for the arrival of 100mph services later this year.
Smoother rides and more reliable journeys for passengers through Orpington
Rail passengers in Kent and South London can expect better journeys through Orpington after Network Rail completed a major £6m investment to improve the railway.
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