ALT Image showing a map of the east midlands region, including different attractions and the railway stations connecting them. The text at the top reads: "Explore the East Midlands. Car-free days out across the region."
ALT New track at Heaton just north of Newcastle replacing some of the oldest on the East Coast Main Line - using both composite and concrete sleepers to improve hot weather resilience
ALT A young woman with curly dark hair, wearing a dark uniform and a lanyard, sits by a window in a train. She holds a white and green reusable cup, looking thoughtfully to her right. Text: 'Calling all round-the-clockers! We've just the ticket.'
ALT A Northern train crossing Knaresborough viaduct under a clear sunny sky.
ALT Our timetable is changing from Sunday 11 October. A smiling person in red hugs another with dreadlocks on a train platform, next to a blue train. Autumn leaves decorate the corners.
ALT Rail-mounted engineering machine replacing worn timber sleepers and track components during railway renewal work. The foreground shows aged wooden sleepers and ballast, with heavy plant positioned on the track carrying out the upgrade.
ALT A section of railway track during renewal works, showing rails temporarily supported on fastening clips after old sleepers have been removed. Engineering plant and track workers can be seen in the background as the replacement process continues.
ALT Specialist railway engineering machinery working on a section of track during a switch and crossing renewal. The image shows worn timber sleepers and rail fittings being removed while heavy plant operates on the line. Fresh ballast can be seen alongside the track, with engineering equipment positioned to support the upgrade.
ALT Newly installed timber sleepers and renewed switch and crossing equipment on a section of railway track. Track workers and engineering materials can be seen beside the line as renewal work nears completion.
ALT Azuma 801207 'Darlington', left, meets 801228 'Gresley 150' on the right
