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A new £14m railway extension has been unveiled in Buxton which will boost productivity in the UK construction sector.

Network Rail successfully commissioned the first phase of signalling improvements on the line between Aberdeen and Stonehaven over the weekend to increase capacity on the line for the introduction of additional services.

Network Rail has announced the award of six multi-million-pound framework contracts to deliver signalling and telecoms across the country, worth an estimated £750m for Control Period 6 (2019-2024).

Passengers planning to travel between Stoke-on-Trent and Derby on Monday are being urged to check before they travel after a bridge replacement was delayed because of high winds.

Motorists are being reminded that a project to refurbish three historic railway bridges in Manchester city centre ramps up again next week.

Network Rail is advising passengers that buses will replace trains between Aberdeen and Dundee on Sunday April 28 as engineers commission the first phase of signalling improvements on the line.

Network Rail have earmarked £1million to improve facilities at London Paddington, Reading and Bristol Temple Meads as part of their drive to put passengers first and improve their experience of travelling by rail.

Network Rail and the British Transport Police have warned drone pilots to keep away from the railway or risk being taken to court and facing a £2,500 penalty following an incident in Surrey earlier this month.