Rail services have resumed into Manchester Piccadilly after urgent repairs to the overhead lines which power trains. Network Rail teams worked throughout the night to fix the high-voltage cables on the approach to the North West’s busiest railway station after they failed on Thursday 16 April. That led to a stretch of the wires being […]
Category: Stations
Business as usual for most passengers and freight during May bank holidays
The vast majority of Britain’s rail network will be business as usual for passengers travelling during the May bank holidays, despite planned engineering work. However, passengers are being asked to check before they travel on some routes, as Network Rail teams are preparing to deliver £140.5 million of investment across 568 projects during these windows, […]
Euston station’s new and improved assisted travel lounge reopens to passengers
Customers at London Euston were welcomed back inside Euston station’s assisted travel lounge yesterday (Tuesday 14 April) after a refurbishment to make journeys easier. The Euston station team invited special guest and regular user of the assisted travel lounge, Vidar Hjardeng MBE, to officially declare the larger and more comfortable facility open to customers. Designed […]
Euston station’s new and improved assisted travel lounge reopens to passengers
Customers at London Euston were welcomed back inside Euston station’s assisted travel lounge yesterday (Tuesday 14 April) after a refurbishment to make journeys easier. The Euston station team invited special guest and regular user of the assisted travel lounge, Vidar Hjardeng MBE, to officially declare the larger and more comfortable facility open to customers. Designed […]
Rugby station mural supports campaign to prevent violence against women
A mural in support of a national campaign to prevent men’s violence against women and girls has been unveiled at Rugby station. Avanti West Coast partnered with Heart of England Community Rail Partnership (CRP), a local artist, and White Ribbon UK – the UK’s leading charity engaging men and boys to prevent violence against females […]
Euston station fully reopens after six days of major railway upgrades
The West Coast Main Line has reopened to passengers after six days of major railway improvements between Milton Keynes and London Euston. On Thursday 9 April, trains started running again after multiple projects to upgrade stations, tracks, signalling systems, overhead power lines and bridges took place, representing an ongoing investment of £46.7 million. The journey-improving […]
Liverpool Lime Street’s top travel tips for Grand National racegoers
Rail passengers travelling to Liverpool Lime Street and Aintree for the Grand National 2026 are being given top tips to help them get off to a winning start as the world-famous horse racing festival returns today. With bumper crowds expected to travel to Aintree between 9-11 April, railway racegoers are encouraged to: It’s hoped this […]
Weekend of significant upgrades will include milestone in station footbridge project
A modern footbridge designed to last 120 years opened on Thursday 9 April at Harlington station to improve safety and long-term reliability. The old footbridge will be removed during a busy programme of improvement work affecting passenger services between Bedford and Harpenden on Saturday 18 and Sunday 19 April. Improvement work will also be taking […]
New customer hub opens at Euston
Passengers travelling through London Euston are benefitting from a brand‑new customer information hub, which will make it quicker and easier for people to get the help they need. The bright new kiosk adorned in the ‘Euston yellow’ colours has been created using customer insight and the experience of staff who will work in it. It […]
Ty Glas railway station reopens following major upgrades
Transport for Wales (TfW) has reopened Ty Glas railway station following the completion of a major programme of work to modernise the station and enhance safety for passengers and the local community. While the level crossing reopened to the public in October 2025 following essential safety improvements, work has continued at the station to deliver the remaining upgrades. […]