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The very first Network Rail drone survey on the south western rail route is taking place today to improve performance and safety across the network.

Network Rail is inviting residents in Sutton-in-Ashfield in Nottinghamshire to find out more about work to close Kings Mill Lane level crossing and replace it with a footbridge over the railway.

Network Rail has issued a safety warning to residents and tourists in Hessle and North Ferriby after instances of people trespassing on a closed footpath.

Engineering work to double-track six miles of railway between Dyce and Aberdeen moved a step closer to completion today as the last section of new track was clipped into place.

A new safety film by Network Rail based on ideas by pupils at Kingswood Secondary Academy in Corby has been viewed over 1million times in just three weeks.

Services are running as timetabled through Rutherglen today following Network Rail’s successful completion of planned engineering works as part of a major £100m investment in one of the busiest rail corridors in Scotland.

Edinburgh Waverley’s concourse escalators will soon be in operation for customers after being lifted into position at the weekend.

Passengers planning to travel on the East Coastway are urged to check before travelling during August as Network Rail carries out a major upgrade to the lines between Lewes and Seaford.