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Rail Construction Today briefing: Friday 13 November 2026
Two stories from the last 24 hours.
Stories from the last 24 hours
Midlands Rail Hub Alliance studies Digbeth public realm after 3,500 consultation responses
Network Rail says the alliance developing the Birmingham scheme is examining walking, cycling and railway arch uses around the proposed Bordesley Viaduct extension, with a full consultation report due in December and a second consultation in 2027.
Network Rail to replace River Nene bridge deck in six-day Christmas closure near Northampton
Network Rail will close the Northampton to Rugby line from 27 December to 1 January to replace a 51-metre bridge deck, as it carries out what it says is £152m of Christmas work nationally.
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