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East Suffolk Line to Close for three successive Weekends in March

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February 27, 2026
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East Suffolk Line to close over three weekends in March

Rail freight could soon return to the Channel Tunnel

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February 25, 2026
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The UK’s Department for Transport has announced a landmark government-backed deal that could soon see rail freight return to the Channel Tunnel. The British infrastructure…

Cambrian Coast Line reopens after 9-day closure

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February 24, 2026
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The Cambrian Coast Line between Machynlleth and Pwllheli has reopened after a 9 day closure that saw major upgrade work completed.

Over half of 16-30-year-olds would consider a railway apprenticeship

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February 15, 2026
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Almost half of apprentices now working in the railway industry in eastern England have changed their original career paths.

Derbyshire railway crossing closed to protect public safety

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February 13, 2026
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Network Rail has closed Long Eaton’s Barton Road crossing to protect public safety.

Approval granted for upgrade of London railway station

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February 12, 2026
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The City of London’s planning committee has granted approval for the redevelopment of Britain’s busiest station at London Liverpool Street.

Approval granted for upgrade of London railway station

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February 12, 2026
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The City of London’s planning committee has granted approval for the redevelopment of Britain’s busiest station at London Liverpool Street.

Good progress reported for East Coast Main Line upgrade work

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February 12, 2026
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Network Rail is reporting good progress with its weekend work during February to upgrade the track and signalling on the East Coast Main Line.

Birmingham railway station set for permanent closure as consultation opens

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February 12, 2026
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A consultation has opened following proposals by Network Rail to permanently close Bordesley railway station in Birmingham. Network Rail says that the main reason for…

UK lays out intermodal ambitions

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February 12, 2026
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The UK’s push toward decarbonising freight moves on relentlessly. However, if modal shift is to truly play a larger part, it needs more support at the policy level.