Network Rail Complete Flood Mitigation Work
Those travelling between Swindon and Bristol Parkway can now return to normal services following work completed by Network Rail.
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Cause of Cumbrian train derailment revealed
The Rail Accident Investigation Branch has released its report into a train derailment at Grange-over-Sands back on the 22nd March 2024. At around 06:05, a…
Engineers test for source of Cumbria railway tunnel’s orange water
Engineers have begun tests to find out how orange-coloured water is entering a railway tunnel on the Cumbrian Coast line.
Flooding beneath the railway between Aylesbury and Princes Risborough stations sees trains suspended
Chiltern Railways advises passengers to plan their journey between the stations as flood damage requires emergency repairs.
Locomotive ‘Fred’ to return to Sutton-on-Sea for the 70th anniversary of the East Coast Flood of 1953
The narrow gauge loco worked on the Sutton-on-Sea sea defences both before and after the catastrophic floods.
Underwater surveys protect Cumbrian viaducts from river erosion
Work to protect three viaducts from the effects of river erosion has been completed on two major routes in Cumbria.
Carlisle to Newcastle line set to reopen after train derailment
Direct train services between Carlisle and Newcastle and Carlisle and Skipton are being reinstated from the start of service on 7th December.
White Clawed Crayfish Rescued From Brook In Staffordshire
Network Rail is working to protect the Chase line in Staffordshire where they have been upgrading a culvert near Cannock.
Anti-erosion work beneath Victorian viaduct in Greater Manchester restarts after major storms
Urgent anti-erosion work beneath Reddish Vale railway viaduct has restarted after three major storms forced work to be temporarily suspended.
Calder Valley line flood protection work captured on time-lapse video
Major work has been carried out to protect the Calder Valley line and surrounding communities from the risk of flooding.