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The Independent
2 days ago
- The Independent
Disruption on West Coast Main Line after tree fall causes ‘significant damage'
Train passengers taking the West Coast Main Line have been warned to avoid travelling on Monday after a tree fell on lines in Dumfries and Galloway. Network Rail said the tree caused 'significant damage' to overhead lines after it fell on the track near Beattock. Avanti West Coast, which operates trains on the line, cancelled Monday's services and advised customers to seek refunds or travel another day. The disruption is expected to last until Tuesday. Network Rail said: 'Overnight, a tree came down near Beattock, causing significant damage to the overhead lines. 'This is affecting services between Carlisle and Scotland. Our teams are working as quickly and safely as possible, but unfortunately disruption is expected to last all day.' Avanti West Coast said: 'We're strongly advising customers not to travel north of Carlisle today, Monday June 30. 'This is due to damage to the overhead electric wires between Carlisle and Lockerbie, meaning all lines are blocked. 'If you were due to travel today between London and Scotland (Glasgow/Edinburgh), your ticket dated June 30 can be used on any Avanti West Coast train via the same route tomorrow, July 1.'
BBC News
3 days ago
- BBC News
Do not travel warning after tree blocks West Coast Main Line
Trains on some routes travelling in and out of Scotland on the West Coast Main Line have been cancelled for the rest of the West Coast confirmed services north and south of the border have been suspended due to damage to overhead wires between Lockerbie and TransPennine Express said no trains will run between Preston and Edinburgh Waverley and Glasgow train operator said the line was blocked after a tree fell near Beattock in Dumfries and Galloway. Anyone with tickets can be used on the same route on Tuesday passengers who no longer want to travel due to the disruption can request a full refund from the point of disruption is expected to last until the end of the day. Alternative routes Andy McClements, from TransPennine Express, said: "It's rare that we advise customers not to travel, but it is likely to take much of today to clear the tree from the lines and we cannot guarantee travel between Carlisle and either Glasgow or Edinburgh."We will have additional members of staff out and about on the route today to help our customers, and we are allowing customers with tickets to travel tomorrow to help get them where they need to be."TransPennine Express said anyone who decides to travel on Monday can use their ticket on the following services:Between Edinburgh and Manchester in both directions on the East Coast Main Line (via York) on TransPennine Express servicesBetween Edinburgh and York in both directions on any LNER or CrossCountry serviceBetween Edinburgh and Newcastle in both directions on Lumo servicesBetween Carlisle and Newcastle, and Manchester Airport and Lancaster in both directions on Northern servicesBetween Glasgow and Edinburgh in both directions on ScotRail services
Sky News
7 days ago
- Business
- Sky News
Mobile signal blackspots to be eliminated on many of the UK's major train routes
Train journeys can be frustrating at the best of times - with passengers having to put up with delays, noisy commuters or a lack of available seats. However, train users could soon have one less thing to worry about as mobile signal blackspots - where the internet cuts out and pauses your favourite TV show or game - are set to be eliminated on many of the UK's major train routes by 2028. The move, called Project Reach, comes after the Department for Transport (Dft) signed a deal with Network rail and telecoms companies Neos Networks and Freshwave. The installation of infrastructure is expected to begin next year and will initially see Neos Networks install 621 miles of ultra-fast fibre optic cable along parts of the East Coast Main Line, West Coast Main Line, Great Western Main Line and Chiltern Main Line. There is an ambition to expand the cabling beyond 3,107 miles in the "near future", the DfT said. Freshwave will tackle blackspots in 57 tunnels - covering nearly 31 miles - including the Chipping Sodbury tunnel near Bristol and the Gasworks and Copenhagen tunnels outside King's Cross. As part of the deal, mobile network operators will also invest in new 4G and 5G infrastructure at these 12 railway stations: Birmingham New Street, Bristol Temple Meads, Edinburgh Waverley, Euston, Glasgow Central, King's Cross, Leeds, Liverpool Lime Street, Liverpool Street, Manchester Piccadilly, Paddington and Waterloo. The DfT said the agreement "brings together public and private sector investment and infrastructure", and is expected to save taxpayers "around £300m". Transport Secretary Heidi Alexander said: "This is a game-changer for passengers up and down the country, and will revolutionise journeys from Paddington to Penzance and Edinburgh to Euston. "By boosting connectivity and tackling signal blackspots, we are also ensuring a more reliable and efficient service. "This means better journeys for passengers while supporting our broader plan for change goals of economic growth and digital innovation."
Yahoo
7 days ago
- Business
- Yahoo
London train stations to get 4G and 5G upgrade in project to eliminate mobile blackspots on rail network
A infrastructure deal has been signed in a bid to to eliminate mobile signal blackspots on many of Britain's major train routes. Network Rail and telecoms companies Neos Networks and Freshwave agreed the deal in an effort to end the dropped calls and weak internet connections people suffer when travelling by train. The new deal, named Project Reach, will initially see Neos Networks install 1,000km (621 miles) of ultra-fast fibre optic cable along parts of the East Coast Main Line, West Coast Main Line, Great Western Main Line and Chiltern Main Line. There is an ambition to expand the cabling beyond 5,000km (3,107 miles) in the 'near future', the Department for Transport said. Freshwave will tackle blackspots in 57 tunnels covering nearly 50km (31 miles), including the Chipping Sodbury tunnel near Bristol. As part of the deal, mobile network operators will also invest in new 4G and 5G infrastructure at these 12 railway stations: Birmingham New Street, Bristol Temple Meads, Edinburgh Waverley, Euston, Glasgow Central, King's Cross, Leeds, Liverpool Lime Street, Liverpool Street, Manchester Piccadilly, Paddington and Waterloo. The DfT said the agreement "brings together public and private sector investment and infrastructure", and is expected to save taxpayers "around £300 million". Transport Secretary Heidi Alexander said: "This is a game-changer for passengers up and down the country, and will revolutionise journeys from Paddington to Penzance and Edinburgh to Euston. "By boosting connectivity and tackling signal blackspots, we are also ensuring a more reliable and efficient service. "This means better journeys for passengers while supporting our broader plan for change goals of economic growth and digital innovation." The installation of infrastructure under Project Reach is expected to begin next year and be completed by 2028.
Yahoo
25-06-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
New deal will end many mobile blackspots for rail passengers, Government claims
Mobile signal blackspots will be eliminated on many of Britain's major train routes, the Department for Transport (DfT) has said. It made the claim after an agreement was signed between Government-owned Network Rail and telecoms companies Neos Networks and Freshwave. Passengers often suffer from dropped calls and weak internet connections when travelling by train. The new deal, named Project Reach, will initially see Neos Networks install 1,000km (621 miles) of ultra-fast fibre optic cable along parts of the East Coast Main Line, West Coast Main Line, Great Western Main Line and Chiltern Main Line. There is an ambition to expand the cabling beyond 5,000km (3,107 miles) in the 'near future', the DfT said. Freshwave will tackle blackspots in 57 tunnels covering nearly 50km (31 miles), including the Chipping Sodbury tunnel near Bristol. As part of the deal, mobile network operators will also invest in new 4G and 5G infrastructure at these 12 railway stations: Birmingham New Street, Bristol Temple Meads, Edinburgh Waverley, Euston, Glasgow Central, King's Cross, Leeds, Liverpool Lime Street, Liverpool Street, Manchester Piccadilly, Paddington and Waterloo. The DfT said the agreement 'brings together public and private sector investment and infrastructure', and is expected to save taxpayers 'around £300 million'. Transport Secretary Heidi Alexander said: 'This is a game-changer for passengers up and down the country, and will revolutionise journeys from Paddington to Penzance and Edinburgh to Euston. 'By boosting connectivity and tackling signal blackspots, we are also ensuring a more reliable and efficient service. 'This means better journeys for passengers while supporting our broader plan for change goals of economic growth and digital innovation.' The installation of infrastructure under Project Reach is expected to begin next year and be completed by 2028.
