Trains are running as normal between Gloucester and Bristol this morning after Network Rail successfully delivered a series of upgrades over the bank holiday weekend. Work took place at several locations while the railway was temporarily closed. 600 yards of track was replaced near Gloucester and Wickwar tunnel was strengthened to improve reliability. A footbridge […]
Category: Infrastructure
Near-£1 million investment to modernise vital Lincolnshire level crossings
Crucial renewal work planned to take place at four key level crossings in Lincolnshire, investing nearly £1 million to improve safety and reliability for road and rail users. Motorists are advised to leave more time for journeys while Network Rail teams work around the clock to carry out essential improvements at Holton le Moor, Brigg, […]
Island Line services resume following critical repairs to historic Ryde Pier
Island Line services from Ryde Pier to Shanklin have resumed today (Friday 2 May)following a complex programme to repair and refurbish the historic structure. The first service departed Ryde St Johns station at 05:23 and arrived at Ryde Pier Head station at 05:29, while the first train from Ryde Pier Head to Shanklin departed at […]
Passengers travelling between Gloucester and Chepstow urged to check before travelling this May
Passengers are advised to check their journeys between Gloucester and Chepstow ahead of essential engineering work in May. From Monday 12 to Friday 16 May (inclusive), Network Rail will be working in several locations to help maintain a safe and reliable railway for years to come. At Newnham-on-Severn, work will take place in the railway […]