Network Rail will press ahead with a programme of engineering on the East Coast Main Line across the Spring Bank Holiday weekend and is reminding passengers to check their journeys in advance.

The package of projects focuses on renewing track and improving drainage to bolster the long‑term resilience of one of the country's busiest rail corridors. Carrying out the work over a bank holiday – when fewer people typically travel – is intended to keep disruption to a minimum.

The work includes:

- Ongoing renewal of points at Tollerton to replace life‑expired equipment and make future maintenance less disruptive for passengers.

- Continued landslip prevention in the Tollerton area to stabilise embankments, reduce the risk of ground movement and keep the line safe and reliable.

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- Drainage renewal across 955 metres of track at Chapman's Bridge, near Shipton, to help prevent flooding and support safer, more dependable services.

These upgrades build on progress made over the May Day bank holiday and will mean alterations to East Coast Main Line services between 23 and 25 May, including rail replacement buses.

Separately, Transpennine Route Upgrade works are also ongoing through May and June, affecting travel between Huddersfield and Leeds.

Jason Parrish, Network Rail head of planning, said: "These improvements are an important investment in the long‑term resilience of the East Coast Main Line. Renewing life‑expired equipment, improving drainage and strengthening embankments all help reduce delays and protect the railway.

"While there is never a good time to close the railway, scheduling the work over the bank holidays allows us to minimise disruption and deliver best value. We're grateful to passengers for their understanding while we complete this vital work."

A spokesperson for the train operating companies said: "We're working closely with Network Rail to keep passengers moving while this important work takes place.

"Although journeys will take longer and involve rail replacement coaches or buses on some routes, these upgrades will mean more reliable services in the long term. We're asking customers to plan ahead, check before travelling and allow extra time for their journeys."