The construction of one of the most complicated parts of the HS2 project took a step forward over the Christmas break, with the completion of two key viaduct spans over the existing railway near Water Orton in Warwickshire. The spans form a small part of the Delta junction – a huge triangular intersection being built […]
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Train operator issues updated New Year travel advice
Northern has released updated travel advice for customers making journeys over New Year and the first week of January. On New Year’s Eve, most trains will run to their normal weekday timetables, with the last trains running around 9pm. Buses will replace trains between Leeds and York/Selby whilst improvement work takes place on the line. […]
New railway bridge rolls into place in West Dunbartonshire
A new railway bridge being built at a strategic development site in Bowling, West Dunbartonshire, has been successfully glided into position, marking a major moment in the site’s transformation. Work by Network Rail began in the summer with the excavation of more than 80,000 tonnes of material to create space for the new structure. Once […]
TRU looks back on 2025 as progress continues at pace
As the year draws to a close, the Transpennine Route Upgrade (TRU) is marking another 12-months of strong progress, with major achievements delivered across the route, bringing customers closer to more frequent, faster and greener rail journeys between Manchester, Huddersfield, Leeds and York. Across the 70 miles, significant headway has been made with the roll-out […]
Engineering work to improve Sussex and south London’s railway over Christmas and New Year 2025/26
Network Rail is advising passengers to plan ahead as they deliver vital improvements for a more reliable railway during the Christmas and New Year period. Over the festive period, Network Rail engineers will be working around the clock on a series of upgrade projects. The works are scheduled for the quietest time of year on the railway, helping to minimise disruption while delivering long-term benefits for passengers. Key changes […]