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flag Major UK rail disruptions from Christmas to Jan 5 due to £130M track work, affecting key lines and causing delays, diversions, and closures.

flag Major rail disruptions are expected across the UK from Christmas Day to January 5 due to £130 million in engineering work, affecting key routes including the West Coast Main Line, London Waterloo, Cambridge, and lines in Yorkshire and Scotland. flag Closures include sections between Milton Keynes and Rugby, Preston and Carlisle, and Carlisle and Lockerbie, with London Waterloo shut from Christmas Day to December 28. flag Work involves bridge replacements, signal upgrades, and track junction changes. flag While 95% of the network remains unaffected, passengers are urged to check plans, book ahead, and expect delays, diversions, and replacement buses. flag The rail system closes entirely on Christmas Day, with limited services on Boxing Day. flag Network Rail emphasized the need for planning and respect toward staff during the busy period.

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