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Rail Construction Today briefing: Wednesday 11 November 2026
Two stories from the last 24 hours.
Stories from the last 24 hours
Network Rail forecasts £1.49bn a year in station retail sales across 19 stations by 2036
A Network Rail report published on 10 November 2026 predicts annual visits to its 19 managed stations will pass 870 million by 2036, with customer spending rising 45% over the decade.
Network Rail confirms nine-day Brighton Main Line closure for February 2027 half-term
Track, earthworks, tunnel, conductor rail and level crossing work will shut the line between Three Bridges and Brighton and Lewes from 13 to 21 February 2027, with buses replacing trains.
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