We plan works for certain times so they cause the least disruption to passengers, such as on bank holidays, Sundays and overnight.
TheRailway Upgrade Planwill allow trains to run more frequently, faster, and will improve the reliability of the rail network, reducingdelays.
When we need to carry out planned engineering works, such asreplacing tracksor upgradingsignalling systems, we might need to close a section of track for 24 hours or longer to complete the upgrade work efficiently andsafely.
Trains run 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, so there’s no time when the network isn’t being used, meaning our work can cause some disruption for passengers and businesses.