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Page: Feed: --- ## [Trains return to Stourbridge after major wildfire recovery effort](https://www.networkrailmediacentre.co.uk/news/trains-return-to-stourbridge-after-major-wildfire-recovery-effort) _2026-08-22 · Network Rail Media Centre - News Releases_ Passengers can once again travel by train between Stourbridge and Hagley after a huge recovery operation reopened the line today (22 August). ## [Passengers urged to check before travelling as weekend engineering work takes place in the Slough area this September](https://www.networkrailmediacentre.co.uk/news/passengers-urged-to-check-before-travelling-as-weekend-engineering-work-takes-place-in-the-slough-area-this-september) _2026-08-21 · Network Rail Media Centre - News Releases_ Passengers travelling between Slough and Windsor this September are urged to check their journeys in advance as essential track upgrade work takes place over several weekends. ## [Platform4 partnership secures planning approval for 425 new homes at Cambridge North Residential Quarter](https://www.networkrailmediacentre.co.uk/news/platform4-partnership-secures-planning-approval-for-425-new-homes-at-cambridge-north-residential-quarter) _2026-08-21 · Network Rail Media Centre - News Releases_ Cambridge City Council and South Cambridgeshire District Council approve proposals to transform brownfield railway land into new high-quality build-to-rent homes, with parks, community spaces and amenities Grainger Plc confirmed as housing partner to forward fund, operate and manage the development on completion The development supports the government's commitment to building 1.5 million new homes… ## [Stourbridge MP sees railway recovery work after wildfire devastation](https://www.networkrailmediacentre.co.uk/news/stourbridge-mp-sees-railway-recovery-work-after-wildfire-devastation) _2026-08-20 · Network Rail Media Centre - News Releases_ The MP for Stourbridge has seen first-hand the huge recovery operation taking place after wildfires caused significant damage to the railway between Stourbridge and Hagley. ## [Full-length platform access to be restored at Paignton station next week following devastating July fire](https://www.networkrailmediacentre.co.uk/news/full-length-platform-access-to-be-restored-at-paignton-station-next-week-following-devastating-july-fire) _2026-08-20 · Network Rail Media Centre - News Releases_ Network Rail and Great Western Railway (GWR) have confirmed that full-length access to Platform 2 at Paignton station will be restored from the start of service on Monday 24 August, enabling the return of nine-carriage trains four days earlier than previously expected. ## [Lewes derailment site to reopen at end of month](http://www.railnews.co.uk/news/2026/08/20-lewes-derailment-site-to-reopen.html) _2026-08-20 · Railnews - Latest News_ The section of line between Haywards Heath and Lewes which has been closed by the derailment of a Southern train to Eastbourne since 13 August will reopen on 1 September, Network Rail has announced. Thirty people on board the train were injured, two of them seriously, and the Rail Accident Investigation Branch is continuing to analyse the evidence. Work is currently underway removing the three… ## [Network Rail and Southern Railway confirm 1 September planned reopening of Haywards Heath to Lewes line](https://www.networkrailmediacentre.co.uk/news/network-rail-and-southern-railway-confirm-1-september-planned-reopening-of-haywards-heath-to-lewes-line) _2026-08-20 · Network Rail Media Centre - News Releases_ The railway line between Haywards Heath and Lewes will reopen to passenger services on Tuesday 1 September following a major recovery operation and repairs to the track after the derailment on Thursday 13 August. ## ['Rough riding' reported at site of Lewes derailment](http://www.railnews.co.uk/news/2026/08/19-rough-riding-reported-at-site.html) _2026-08-19 · Railnews - Latest News_ Rough riding had been reported at the site near Lewes where a train from London to Eastbourne became derailed on 13 August. The last three vehicles left the rails and overturned in a field by the line. Thirty people were injured, and of these 20 required hospital treatment. Two of them were seriously hurt. ## [Joint statement on RAIB interim report on Lewes derailment](https://www.networkrailmediacentre.co.uk/news/joint-statement-on-raib-interim-report-on-lewes-derailment) _2026-08-19 · Network Rail Media Centre - News Releases_ Joint statement from Lucy McAuliffe, Route Director Sussex, Network Rail, and John Whitehurst, Chief Executive Officer at GTR, which operates Southern ## [Virgin set to compete with Eurostar and Trenitalia on HS1](http://www.railnews.co.uk/news/2026/08/18-virgin-set-to-compete-with.html) _2026-08-18 · Railnews - Latest News_ Virgin Trains has made a significant step towards running international services, because the Office of Rail and Road has given preliminary approval for a new framework track access agreement through the Channel Tunnel. The move is set to spark serious competition on international services, because Trenitalia has announced plans to launch trains from London to the continent in 2029, while Eurostar… ## [Point a Domain, Start a Pit (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/2sKs9xu5tWd9) _2026-08-18 · **Sponsored**_ Point any domain to a blacked-out, poison-green coming-soon page with an email waitlist. ## [£7m investment to deliver major rail upgrades between Newcastle and Scotland](https://www.networkrailmediacentre.co.uk/news/gbp-7m-investment-to-deliver-major-rail-upgrades-between-newcastle-and-scotland) _2026-08-18 · Network Rail Media Centre - News Releases_ An extensive package of rail improvements will affect journeys between Newcastle and Scotland over three weekends. ## [Major railway recovery underway after Stourbridge wildfires](https://www.networkrailmediacentre.co.uk/news/major-railway-recovery-underway-after-stourbridge-wildfires) _2026-08-18 · Network Rail Media Centre - News Releases_ A major recovery operation is underway to repair significant damage to the railway caused by last week's wildfires in Stourbridge. ## [Disruption expected into next week after derailments](http://www.railnews.co.uk/news/2026/08/17-disruption-expected-into-next-week.html) _2026-08-17 · Railnews - Latest News_ Two derailments last week have left lines blocked in Sussex and Essex. Inspectors from the Rail Accident Investigation Branch have been examining the evidence from both sites, and there has been speculation that the very hot weather may have been a factor. National Rail has also reported problems with overhead wires on the East Coast Main Line. ## [First visible signs of electrification appear on Borders railway](https://www.networkrailmediacentre.co.uk/news/first-visible-signs-of-electrification-appear-on-borders-railway) _2026-08-17 · Network Rail Media Centre - News Releases_ The electrification of the Borders railway is starting to take shape, as engineers begin installing the steel masts that will support the overhead wires needed for new battery-electric trains. ## [COMPLETED: London Charing Cross and Waterloo East reopen after railway carries out £20million programme of engineering work](https://www.networkrailmediacentre.co.uk/news/completed-london-charing-cross-and-waterloo-east-reopen-after-railway-carries-out-gbp-20million-programme-of-engineering-work) _2026-08-17 · Network Rail Media Centre - News Releases_ Passengers thanked after 22-day closure that saw services diverted into other London terminals, and changes across the Southeastern network Engineers replaced nearly 2km of 36-year-old track between Charing Cross and Waterloo East Charing Cross platforms renewed and station improvements carried out at Waterloo East ## [Lewes to Haywards Heath line to remain closed for at least ten days as major train recovery operation begins](https://www.networkrailmediacentre.co.uk/news/lewes-to-haywards-heath-line-to-remain-closed-for-at-least-ten-days-as-major-train-recovery-operation-begins) _2026-08-16 · Network Rail Media Centre - News Releases_ A statement from Network Rail and Southern Rail. ## [Rail passengers warned of ongoing disruption after major Stourbridge fire](https://www.networkrailmediacentre.co.uk/news/rail-passengers-warned-of-ongoing-disruption-after-major-stourbridge-fire) _2026-08-15 · Network Rail Media Centre - News Releases_ Rail passengers are being urged to check before they travel after a major fire near the railway between Stourbridge Junction and Hagley closes part of the Snow Hill Lines. ## [Investigators work to find 'root cause' of Lewes derailment](http://www.railnews.co.uk/news/2026/08/14-investigators-work-to-find-root.html) _2026-08-14 · Railnews - Latest News_ Greater Thameslink Railway interim CEO John Whitehurst says the root cause of last night’s derailment near Lewes will be the subject of an ‘open investigation’. Twenty people were injured in the crash, two of them seriously, when the three trailing cars of a Southern train became derailed and overturned in a lineside field. ## [Hot weather causes reductions, but EMR improves](http://www.railnews.co.uk/news/2026/08/13-hot-weather-causes-reductions-but.html) _2026-08-13 · Railnews - Latest News_ The number of trains running on some routes has been reduced because of the very hot weather, but there was better news from East Midlands Railway, which is planning to restore some of the services which were axed in response to problems with the new Class 810 Aurora fleet as well as the established Class 222 Meridians. EMR said some intercity services withdrawn last month will be running again… ## [PM hints at rail fare reforms ahead](http://www.railnews.co.uk/news/2026/08/12-pm-hints-at-rail-fare.html) _2026-08-12 · Railnews - Latest News_ The Prime Minister has hinted that he is ready to reform rail fares. Regulated rail fares in England were frozen until next March by the government of Andy Burnham’s predecessor Sir Keir Starmer. ## [Auto-trade Cross-Exchange Gaps (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/6DJwoqXBSI99) _2026-08-12 · **Sponsored**_ Find cross-exchange spreads, backtest strategies, and execute automatically with risk controls. ## [CIRO sets out Great British Railways priorities](http://www.railnews.co.uk/news/2026/08/11-ciro-sets-out-great-british.html) _2026-08-11 · Railnews - Latest News_ The Chartered Institution of Railway Operators has warned that Great British Railways will need to respect local devolution while also maintaining a consistent approach throughout the country. In a new report, CIRO has set out its objectives for the organisation. CIRO says it recognises the ‘significant opportunities’ presented by bringing track and train closer together under a single… ## [Italian operator to compete through Channel Tunnel](http://www.railnews.co.uk/news/2026/08/10-italian-operator-to-compete-through.html) _2026-08-10 · Railnews - Latest News_ The Italian operator Trenitalia has unveiled plans to launch services between London and Paris in 2029. Trenitalia said it has ordered 19 high speed trains from Hitachi. ## [Trains return after Manchester power cut](http://www.railnews.co.uk/news/2026/08/07-trains-return-after-manchester-power.html) _2026-08-07 · Railnews - Latest News_ Most trains in north west England are running again this morning, following yesterday's power cut in Manchester. This affected the Rail Operating Centre, where back up systems did not step in immediately. Network Rail is now investigating why its power contingency plan did not work as it should.