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DFTO announces major plans for train operators

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January 8, 2026
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The Department for Tranport Operator (DFTO) has announced major changes for publicly owned train operators during the coming year

Resignalling of Hampshire railway line completed

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January 7, 2026
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Resignalling of the line between Farncombe and Petersfield has been completed, after commissioning new 90 signals and 17 new equipment buildings.

Resignalling of Hampshire railway line completed

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January 7, 2026
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Resignalling of the line between Farncombe and Petersfield has been completed, after commissioning new 90 signals and 17 new equipment buildings.

GRP used in multi-million-pound upgrade at Derbyshire railway station

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January 6, 2026
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Network Rail took advantage of the suspension of train services over Christmas to carry out work on a major project at Chesterfield in Derbyshire.

Network Rail engineers worked over Christmas on railway upgrades

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January 6, 2026
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Whilst many people were enjoying Christmas festivities at home, Network Rail engineers were working around the clock on several major upgrades.

WATCH: First trains use Hanslope Junction after £26m upgrade

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January 6, 2026
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Trains have begun running again over Hanslope Junction near Milton Keynes after a huge project over the festive period. All four tracks over the mile-long…

Lancashire railway station opens after major upgrade work

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January 6, 2026
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Preston station in Lancashire reopened this morning (Monday 5 January), after engineering workers completed a major signalling upgrade.

London Waterloo trains resume after Christmas engineering work

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January 5, 2026
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Train services have resumed between London Waterloo and Clapham Junction after completion of Christmas engineering work to upgrade the line.

London Waterloo trains resume after Christmas engineering work

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January 5, 2026
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Train services have resumed between London Waterloo and Clapham Junction after completion of Christmas engineering work to upgrade the line.

WATCH: Timelapse released as major railway bridge is demolished in Cumbria

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January 5, 2026
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Timelapse footage has been released by Network Rail after a major milestone in the £60m project to renew Clifton Bridge near Penrith in Cumbria. The…