The vast majority of trains are running as normal today(Wednesday) despite the bad weather.
In the last two hours 90% of trains were on time across the rail network, and there are currently only eight services delayed by 30 minutes or more.
A spokesperson for the Association of Train Operating Companies said: “Most passengers travelling by train today have experienced no problems whatsoever, but where there have been delays or cancellations we apologise if your journey did not go to plan.”
Robin Gisby, managing director of network operations at Network Rail, said: “While the majority of the rail network is unaffected by the severe weather, flooding is causing delays and disruption to some journeys in the north of England. As the weather passes, our engineers are working to get these lines running normally as quickly as possible and restore high levels of service.
“A small number of lines remain closed owing to the severity of the flooding. We are working with train operators to divert services around the affected areas where we can and alternative transport is also being provided to help people on their journeys.”
To get the latest real-time rail travel information, passengers should use the National Rail Enquiries (NRE) service, paid for and run by train companies, which they can access on the move. Passengers can:
• Download the free NRE apps foriPhone and Android smartphones, giving instant access to real time running information, journey planning and information on any disruption.
• Visit the nationalrail.co.uk website to access live train departures boards and journey planners and to search for local operators’ trains.
• Follow NRE on Twitter or their train company here.
• ‘Like’ NRE’s dedicated Facebook page.
• Call NRE’s automated TrainTracker service on 0871 200 49 50.
BRIDGE IMPROVEMENTS IN HELPRINGHAM, LINCS (Network Rail)
Four bridges are being renewed in the Helpringham area as part of a significant package of investment by Network Rail in the Lincolnshire area.
The bridges, at Helpringham Road, Mount Lane, Scredinton Road and Fen Road in Helpringham are being upgraded to boost capacity on the railway through Lincolnshire. Work on the structures starts at the end of September and is due to complete by the end of the year.
Phil Verster, route managing director for Network Rail, said: “This package of investment will deliver a more efficient railway and allow additional services to run on the lines through Lincolnshire. The bridge works include replacing the central section of each bridge and we are also installing higher parapets and new crash barriers to improve safety.”
Road closures and diversionary routes have been agreed with the highways authority and will last for approximately three weeks. These are:
- Helpringham Road from 28 September 2012
- Mount Lane from 5 October 2012
- Scredington Road from 16 November 2012
- Fen Road from 30 November 2012
Notes:
Network Rail is investing £280m renewing the line from Peterborough to Doncaster via Spalding, Lincoln and Gainsborough.
Scheduled for completion in spring 2014, works include the replacement/enhancement of a number of level crossings, renewal of the existing signalling system, bridge works and extensive track renewals, replacing older track with a modern equivalent helping reduce the environmental impact from passing freight and passenger traffic.
On completion, the project will deliver enhanced safety, improved performance and reliability, a reduced need for heavy maintenance and will provide additional capacity for freight traffic when required, with each freight train taking approximately 60 lorry journeys off the roads.
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