Seven additional London stations to get improved access
The government has announced that seven London railway stations will be part of a wider package of improvements to accessibility.
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Heathrow rail link funding uncertain
A planned rail link from Heathrow heading out towards Reading and beyond has an uncertain future due to a funding dispute.
London Overground’s GOBLIN to resume service on Wednesday
Network Rail says that London Overground services on the Gospel Oak to Barking line are expected to resume tomorrow (Wednesday 19th February).
Government plans to close Newhaven Marine rail station
One of the more delightful quirks of British Railways could come to an end, with the planned closure of Newhaven Marine station.
Major disruption for King’s Cross station during Jan and Feb
As part of the East Coast Mainline upgrade, King’s Cross station will close completely for two weekends in the early part of 2020, and be disrupted at weekends through most of Jan and Feb.
Network Rail’s design competition for train station benches
Network Rail is calling on architects and designers to come up with ideas for improved seating in some of London’s mainline station.
London’s mainline stations to get free Wi-Fi coverage
Network Rail has announced that a number of mainline stations are to be fitted with free Wi-Fi services from early next year.
Train punctuality shows sharp drop as new reporting method hits
The reports of how many trains arrive on time are to be shaken up, and the result could be to make train reliability appear to drop drastically.
Bexleyheath railway line to close for 9-days in February 2020
If you use Southeastern railway through Bexleyheath in South London, consider this a tip to book a week off work next February.
Fenchurch Street station destined for a makeover
A plan to revamp Fenchurch Street railway station has been submitted to the City of London, to upgrade the internal layout and improve the overall appearance externally.
Second entrance at Putney Station moves a step closer
Long running campaign for a second entrance at Putney Station too a step forward when it was revealed that Network Rail is carrying out a feasibility study into the town hall’s proposals.
Bidders invited for new railway tunnel to Heathrow
Network Rail is to host a meeting for construction firms interested in a £900 million contract to build a new railway tunnel to Heathrow Airport.
Major upgrade planned for Norwood Junction railway station
A somewhat shabby, and yet quite busy station in South London could get a major makeover if plans by Network Rail are approved.
An exhibition of railway footbridges at Waterloo Station
The mezzanine at Waterloo Station has been filled with photographs of railway footbridges — as part of the Network Rail retrospective study.
Plans to rebuild Clapham Junction Station shown off
Initial plans for a huge rebuild of Clapham Junction station have been shown off, with the rebuilt station sitting underneath a large housing development.
Loads of seats coming to railway stations
Following a passenger survey, the total seating capacity at Victoria and London Bridge is now being increased from 150 at each station to 400 at each station.
City of London blocks huge adverts on Cannon Street railway bridge
Network Rail’s plans to put two 12-metre wide video display screens at Cannon Street’s railway bridge have been blocked by the City of London’s planning authority.
No trains out of Euston Station over the Easter weekend
If you’re planning an weekend break out of London via Euston station this Easter, think of a different place to visit.
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