Trains will continue to operate as normal for most passengers across the west this Christmas, but passengers are being urged to plan their journey before travelling and book ahead if possible. While some repairs and improvements are scheduled across the network over Christmas and New Year when passenger numbers are typically much lower, the impact […]
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Reading to Wokingham track renewal set for this weekend
Network Rail is delivering a crucial infrastructure upgrade on the North Downs line this October coming weekend, replacing the track that connects the North Downs line to the Great Western main line between Reading and Wokingham. The work runs from Saturday 25 to and including Monday 27 October, and marks a significant step forward in […]
Christmas rail upgrades to transform travel across London and Cambridgeshire
Passengers using rail services across London and Cambridgeshire are being reminded to check before travelling this Christmas for planned engineering work taking place which may affect rail journeys. This Christmas, passengers are being encouraged to check their journey plans before travelling as major engineering work will be delivering vital renewals, upgrades and maintenance on the […]
Christmas rail upgrades to transform travel across London and Cambridgeshire
Passengers using rail services across London and Cambridgeshire are being reminded to check before travelling this Christmas for planned engineering work taking place which may affect rail journeys. This Christmas, passengers are being encouraged to check their journey plans before travelling as major engineering work will be delivering vital renewals, upgrades and maintenance on the […]
Major engineering works to affect weekend train services
Network Rail is advising passengers that major engineering work will affect rail journeys over the next three weekends, with line closures, replacement bus services, and significant changes to timetables. Engineering teams will be carrying out a range of essential upgrades across the region to keep the railway safe and reliable, meaning some routes will be […]
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Network Rail work in Berkshire and Surrey to disrupt half-term services
Network Rail to renew junction near Reading station and carry out upgrade works between Staines and Windsor
Passengers in Berkshire and North Surrey will face changes to their journeys during October half-term, from Saturday 25 October to Friday 31 October, while Network Rail carries out major upgrades on the lines between Wokingham and Reading as well as between Staines and Windsor with buses replacing trains during the work. Details of the work […]
Salford Crescent’s £21m upgrades for passengers now 75% complete
Passengers are another step closer to benefiting from the multi-million-pound overhaul of Salford Crescent station to improve journeys from next year. Throughout 2025, Network Rail and its contractor partner Kier Construction have been building a third platform with stair and lift access from the ticket hall. In recent weeks new platform canopies and staircases have […]