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For the first time in half a century, passengers can pass through the concourse at King’s Cross station bathed in natural daylight after the first section of the new roof was unveiled.

The first next generation trains (8 and 12 cars) will enter service from 2014, more will be gradually added will a full fleet in service by the end of 2016.

Boy jumps over barrier at Llanelli level crossing

Pheasant Bank Junior school tag tournament winners with Network Rail chief executive, Iain Coucher, at Doncaster Knights 28 March 2009

Ron Westwood retires from his role as Sussex route control manager in March 2009 following 45 years’ service.

Northern Hub CGI film

The rails are barely visible beneath the snow (on the Up line at Scarr Top moving towards Rise Hill tunnel)