Network Rail engineers have been tirelessly working non-stop to restore the railway system in regions severely affected by Storm Gerrit.

Darren and Rachael, a couple from Essex, received a surprise engagement while at Birmingham New Street station just before Christmas. As onlookers, including Mr. and Mrs. Claus and other passengers, watched in astonishment, Darren proposed to Rachael on Santa’s sleigh!

Tomorrow, Scotland’s Railway will enforce speed limitations as storm Gerrit is forecasted to bring strong winds, heavy rain, and snow across the country. The Met Office’s warnings cover most of Scotland, predicting rainfall of 20-45mm within 24 hours and wind gusts of 60-70mph in certain regions.

Over the Christmas period, Network Rail teams carried out vital engineering work between Welwyn Garden City and Hitchin as part of the billion-pound East Coast Digital Programme (ECDP).

Renewal of the railway track near the village of Cemmaes, close to Machynlleth, is scheduled to commence post the festive season. This initiative aims to enhance the reliability of the railway system.

Network Rail is advising customers about planned engineering upgrades set to impact certain services between Christmas and New Year. While most of the rail network across the country will maintain regular operations during this period, Network Rail’s Wessex route, encompassing areas such as south west London, Surrey, Berkshire, Hampshire, Dorset, Somerset, and Wiltshire, will undergo significant upgrades.

LNER and Network Rail proudly announce the expansion of an innovative project. It steers deer away from the East Coast Main Line

Train services on several Scottish lines will commence later than usual on Thursday morning due to safety measures implemented following Storm Pia.

Passengers traveling within Network Rail’s North West and Central region can anticipate an enhanced and more dependable railway in 2024 owing to scheduled upgrade and maintenance operations during the Christmas and New Year period.

Drivers are being advised to plan their routes ahead of time as bridge repairs and lane closures lasting for 10 weeks are set to commence at Paisley Gilmour Street station in January.