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Electrification requires listed bridge in Greater Manchester bridge to be raised

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May 27, 2024
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A Grade II listed footbridge in Wigan is being raised to accommodate overhead wires during the electrification of the Wigan to Bolton railway line.

Six weekends of disruption for London train services

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May 27, 2024
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Weekend services between Fenchurch Street and Barking will be severely disrupted for engineering work on six consecutive weekends from 1st June.

New lifts improve accessibility at East Yorkshire station

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May 26, 2024
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Two new lifts have been installed at Bridlington station to provide step-free access to platforms 4, 5 and 6.

Greater Manchester Motorway to close for railway upgrades

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May 26, 2024
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Rail and Road travellers set to see disruption this summer as Castleton Bridge is replaced.

Restoration of Barmouth Viaduct commemorated with heritage plaque

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May 25, 2024
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Lord Hendy, chair of Network Rail, has unveiled a plaque at Barmouth Viaduct and named a Class 97 locomotive after Rheilffordd Talyllyn Railway.

Milestone reached as Midland Main Line prepares to turn power on to new electric wires

May 25, 2024
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A milestone has been reached for the electrification of the Midland Main Line after the final bridge was demolished on the Kettering to Wigston stretch […]

M62 motorists advised of motorway night and lane closures ahead of £20m railway bridge rebuild

May 25, 2024
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Network Rail is investing more than £20m in rebuilding a major railway bridge that takes trains over the M62 in Castleton, near Rochdale.

Grade II listed Wigan bridge to be raised for railway electrification

May 25, 2024
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Network Rail is raising the height of a Grade II listed bridge to allow for the electrification of the Wigan to Bolton line.

Top tips for travelling to and from London St Pancras during June upgrade work

May 25, 2024
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Network Rail, East Midlands Railway, and Govia Thameslink Railway (GTR) are coming together to issue their top tips to passengers to keep them on the […]

Railway balancing act provides wildlife havens and reliable journeys

May 25, 2024
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Journeys along the Chiltern main line will be more reliable thanks to specialist environmental work to protect and manage lineside trees.