Network Rail owns and operates Britain’s rail infrastructure. We strive to provide Britain with a safe, reliable and efficient railway fit for the 21st century.

Stations

We run 18 of the biggest UK stations

Train punctuality: 91.5%. 10 years ago: 78%

What's New

Network Rail property search

Stepping up support for British business

Providing a wide range of premises for small/medium sized enterprises, our railway arches and other properties are available for storage, light industrial use, offices, retail and restaurants. Visit our property search for more.
Apprentices

200 rail apprentices get track to work

More than 200 apprentices have started work for real at railway depots across Britain after completing their first year at Europe’s largest engineering training facility at HMS Sultan in Hampshire.
Freight

Britain relies on rail freight

Rail freight is vital to Britain’s future economic success. It directly contributes £870 million to the economy and plays a significant part in reducing congestion and carbon emissions.
Annual Report and Accounts 2010

Our Annual Report this year shows punctuality up to record levels

Train punctuality is what we are measured on every day because we know how
crucial it is for passengers that their trains arrive on time.
Northern Hub Animation Concept

Investing to transform rail travel in the North

We're planning to increase train services in the North of England by 40% – that's 700 more trains a day,
making it possible for 3.5 million more passengers to travel by train every year.

*Average train punctuality calculated over the 365 days to 29 May 2010