Category: Infrastructure

New footbridge at Hither Green station is step towards an accessible future

A major milestone towards improving the accessibility of Hither Green station for Southeastern passengers has been achieved. Major progress was made at Hither Green station over the early May bank holiday weekend as part of the Access for All programme. A new footbridge linking all platforms to the new station entrances at Fernbrook Road and […]

Railway reopens between Wolverhampton and Shrewsbury

Train services between Wolverhampton and Shrewsbury have restarted after major repairs were made to damage caused by a freight train derailment. Since the low-speed freight derailment in Oxley, Wolverhampton, on Tuesday 5 May, teams have worked continuously to safely recover the freight wagon and carry out urgent repairs to damaged track and overhead power lines. […]

Upgrade work to close line between Ashford and Borough Green for nine days

Major improvement work is set to take place between Ashford International, Maidstone East, and Borough Green & Wrotham stations from Saturday 23 May to Sunday 31 May, and with three weeks to go, customers are advised to plan ahead. Buses will replace trains for nine days while Network Rail carries out essential upgrades to improve […]