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On Thursday 12 September, Network Rail collaborated with emergency services and industry partners in a live action exercise to test their readiness to respond in emergency situations.

• Railway 200 celebrations on track, as more partners get on board
• International festival programme unveiled, inspired by journey that changed the world
• National rail sale, largest assembly of trains and rail exhibits, national locomotive ‘whistle-off’, and much more!

The first electric trains have successfully completed test runs along the recently electrified section of railway between York and Church Fenton as part of the Transpennine Route Upgrade (TRU).

Work on the tunnel to improve drainage and protect the railway for the future, improving the reliability of rail passengers' journeys

Covert crime-busting kit is being used to track down metal thieves who cause major delays to passengers and freight on the West Coast main line – Europe’s busiest mixed use railway.

• Railway 200 celebrations on track, as Rail Minister heralds ‘exciting opportunity’
• International festival programme unveiled, inspired by journey that changed the world
• National rail sale, largest assembly of trains and rail exhibits, UK locomotive ‘whistle-off’, and much more!

Rail passengers are being advised to check before they travel and plan ahead over the next two weekends as multi-million-pound Midland Main Line upgrades continue and buses replace trains.

West of England Mayor Dan Norris has revealed the date that Bristol’s newest railway station, Ashley Down, will open. On Saturday (28 September) residents in the north of the city will have their own station once again after nearly 60 years.