Council rejects Network Rail’s bid to close a level crossing after local protests led by Edward Fox. Dorset Council Blocks Network Rail Level Crossing Closure Proposal Hey, guess what’s happening in Wareham? The council leader changed his mind about a train crossing. Nick Ireland said he can’t support Network Rail’s bridge idea anymore. Locals really…
York Station improvements at risk. Substation relocation costs surged, leading to project review and potential funding gaps. York Station Gateway Project Faces Review Due to Rising Substation Costs York Council said the substation must move. This allows planned station improvements. The current substation is too far and lacks power for the new car park. Network…
Roadworks at York Station Gateway start February 17. Expect traffic delays during night work to improve public spaces. York Station Gateway Roadworks Cause Disruption for Road Users York is fixing up the station area. They told people about night work. It started February 17th and runs until 5 AM on weekdays. John Sisk & Son…
Demolished bridge cuts off access; residents protest new bridge design. Busby Residents Angered by Network Rail Bridge Demolition Decision Busby people are upset about a bridge. Mast Lane Bridge got torn down. This made way for train line upgrades. The line runs from East Kilbride to Glasgow. Scotland wants to make trains greener by 2035.…
The Heart of Wessex Line faces disruption. Buses replace trains between Yeovil and Castle Cary and Weymouth. Rail Disruption Continues Weymouth to Bristol Line Faces More Works Hey, so the Weymouth-Bristol trains are changing next month. The Heart of Wessex Line will be affected. Trains won’t run between Yeovil Pen Mill and Castle Cary. Work…
The Botley Flyer bus service will increase its frequency following complaints about road closures. Oxford Botley Road Flyer Bus to Run More Frequently for Commuters The road by Oxford station has been shut since April 2023. They are upgrading the station for £161 million. They delayed the reopening until August 2026. Locals want better pedestrian…
Another Thames Water repair on Botley Road causes traffic disruptions, adding to ongoing road closure and project delays. Botley Road Traffic Woes: Thames Water Repair Causes Further Delays Botley Road is having a tough time. They had double road work last week. The water company fixed a sewer pipe near Seacourt Park and Ride. Thames…
New Wrexham to London train service gets backing from the Department of Transport, pending further analysis. London Train Plan Receives Department of Transport Support People want more trains from Wrexham to London Euston. This idea got some good news this month. The Department of Transport likes the plan and supports the Wrexham, Shropshire & Midlands…
Oxfordshire Council cannot sue Network Rail over Botley Road’s extended closure due to permit extensions. Oxfordshire Council Cannot Sue Over Botley Road Closure Botley Road in Oxford has been closed since April 2023 due to upgrades at Oxford Station. Network Rail is in charge of the project. The road was supposed to reopen last October,…
A car crashed from a bridge onto a rail line near Manchester, leading to travel chaos and service delays. Car Crashes From Bridge Onto Rail Line Causing Travel Disruption Okay, so a car crashed near Manchester. It happened around 2 AM on Friday in Eccles. The car hit a rail bridge and landed on the…