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August bank holiday rail works set to improve passengers’ journeys
Passengers are advised to check before they travel this August Bank Holiday as Network Rail is set to carry out track, signalling and overhead wire works to improve Anglia’s rail network.
Network Rail moves ahead with maintenance reforms
Network Rail has formally started the legal consultation process with its trades unions on the maintenance reforms required to modernise and improve productivity and efficiency.
Railway between Kilmarnock and Barassie set to re-open next week
An Ayrshire railway line is set to re-open following extensive work to repair a void that opened up close to the tracks.
Calder Valley rail route to keep Transpennine passengers moving this August
The newly reinforced Calder Valley line will keep passengers moving this Summer as Network Rail upgrades a bridge in Huddersfield to unlock space for more trains in the future.
Severely reduced trains at London Euston during RMT strike
Passengers planning on travelling during RMT strike action are being warned not to get caught out with trains finishing much earlier than normal.
Railway prepares for network-wide RMT strike on Wednesday
Network Rail Scotland and train companies are working closely to run as many services as possible during industrial action by the RMT union this Wednesday (July 27).
Passengers reminded to plan ahead and only travel by train if necessary on Wednesday
The rail industry is reminding passengers that services will be severely disrupted on Wednesday as a result of another national strike called by the leadership of the RMT union.
Bookaway seeks to offer bus and ferry operators new online sales opportunities
Today, as only ten per cent of bus, ferry and rail tickets are booked digitally, the ground transportation sector remains the weak link in a travel ecosystem.
Network Rail launches resilience taskforce in wake of record-breaking heatwave
Network Rail has announced the launch of a new taskforce led by independent experts to investigate and make recommendations on how the railway can develop its approach to resilience during hot weather following this week’s unprecedented heatwave.
Passengers urged to plan ahead and only travel by train if necessary on 27 July
The rail industry is in the process of finalising another special ‘strike day’ timetable for next Wednesday (27th July) ahead of a fourth day of national strike action called by the leadership of the RMT that will again bring unnecessary and entirely avoidable disruption for passengers.
£10.5m refurbishment of iconic 140-year-old Oxted Viaduct is complete
Passengers travelling on the line from South Croydon to Uckfield can look forward to travelling safely over the Oxted Viaduct for decades to come after a £10.5m upgrade.
Charge while you travel with 84 new charging points at Edinburgh Waverley station
Rail passengers with electric vehicles will be able to charge while they travel thanks to the introduction of 84 new electric vehicle charging points at Edinburgh Waverley station.