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Victorian-Era Bridge Will be Removed, Replaced

November 3, 2026 Railfanning.org News Wire

Network Rail is to replace the Victorian-era railway bridge in London at Selhurst Road over the Christmas and New Year period as part of a major investment to maintain a safe and reliable railway for rail passengers and freight customers.

RAIB to Issue Safety Digest Following Passenger Train Buffer Stop Collision at London Liverpool Street

November 3, 2026 Railfanning.org News Wire

Britain’s Rail Accident Investigation Branch plans to issue a safety digest following an Oct. 15 buffer stop collision involving an empty passenger train at London’s Liverpool Street station.

Track Upgrades to Impact Majority of Liverpool Lime Street Trains on Nov. 8

November 2, 2026 Railfanning.org News Wire

Rail passengers planning journeys to or from Liverpool on Sunday, Nov. 8, are advised to check before they travel while essential railway upgrades take place.

Storm Boelo Disrupts Rail Service Across Northwest England

October 25, 2026 Railfanning.org News Wire

Rail passengers face major disruptions across northwest England on Sunday, Oct. 25, as heavy rain and strong winds from Storm Boelo cause flooding and damage to railway infrastructure.

Buses to Replace Trains Between Leeds and York Until Nov. 1

October 24, 2026 Railfanning.org News Wire

No trains will run on the mainline between Leeds and York until Sunday, Nov. 1, as Transpennine Route Upgrade teams undertake major improvement works in the Church Fenton area.

Alstom Secures 15-Year, £800 Million Services Contract Extension From Greater Anglia

October 24, 2026 Railfanning.org News Wire

Alstom has signed a 15-year extension to its Train Services Agreement with Greater Anglia in the United Kingdom for the operator’s Class 720 Aventra fleet.

Grand Central Fleet Approval Brings Digitally Signaled High Speed Services Closer

October 22, 2026 Railfanning.org News Wire

The country’s first digitally signaled high-speed services have moved a step closer, with Grand Central’s Class 180 fleet receiving regulatory approval under APiS for the first-in-class fitment of the European Train Control System.

Hastings Line passengers Advised to Plan Ahead

October 14, 2026 Railfanning.org News Wire

Southeastern customers are being advised to plan ahead and leave more time to complete their journeys over the autumn half-term as Network Rail carries out a major program of railway improvements between Tonbridge and Wadhurst.

Network Rail: £115m Investment Takes Flight at Manchester Airport Station

October 8, 2026 Railfanning.org News Wire

Network Rail said a major £115 million investment in Manchester Airport station will start this winter to improve future connectivity at one of Britain’s most important transport hubs.

Rail Accident Investigation Branch: Bluebell Railway Should Review Coupling, Uncoupling Arrangements

October 8, 2026 Railfanning.org News Wire

The U.K. Rail Accident Investigation Branch recommended the Bluebell Railway undertake a risk-based review of its arrangements for coupling and uncoupling rail vehicles.