A new report has been launched by the Purpose Coalition that outlines how Northern is using its railway to change lives – creating jobs, building skills, and improving access to travel and opportunity for communities across the North of England. The Breaking Down Barriers to Opportunity Impact Report, produced with The Purpose Coalition and launched […]
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Local people in Leighton Buzzard invited to feedback on station public right of way plans
Network Rail is inviting residents and station users to provide their views on plans for a permanent public right of way over the West Coast Main Line at Leighton Buzzard station to help secure local connectivity. On Wednesday 24 September, representatives from Network Rail will be at Linslade Community Hall between 4.30pm and 7pm to speak with […]
Major rail upgrade paves way for improved Surrey services
Signalling and safety improvements that will allow for more trains to run on the North Downs line will begin next week, with bus replacements being provided for passengers. Surrey rail travellers are being warned to plan ahead and allow more time for their journeys as Network Rail launches infrastructure improvements that will future-proof services between […]
Plan ahead advice for rail upgrade work north of Newcastle
Passengers are reminded that there will be changes to journeys over the next two weekends because of various rail improvement projects. Network Rail teams will be working at locations around the North East, meaning lines between Newcastle and Edinburgh will close on 13-14 and 20-21 September. The engineering work includes new track, drainage systems, switches and […]
Alstom celebrates historic milestone for iconic Scottish rail depot
Alstom has announced it will be opening its Glasgow Traincare Centre to the public to celebrate the historic depot’s 150th anniversary. Located around two miles south-east of Glasgow Central railway station, the Alstom facility is currently the main base of the iconic Caledonian Sleeper service, where it is maintained and cleaned by over 100 staff […]
Agreement between South Eastern Railway and heritage line will work towards re-introduction of freight trains
A Memorandum of Understanding has been signed between the South Eastern Railway (SER) and the East Kent Railway (EKR), a heritage line, sharing redundant railway assets from the mainline railway, facilities and volunteer time – and working towards re-establishing freight trains on the EKR for the first time since 1987. At a short ceremony at […]