There are endless stories on the railway, from how our vital equipment works to rewarding careers helping passengers like you at our stations.
Here are 10 of the most read of the past year:
Signals explained
Signalling is a crucial part of the railway infrastructure, enabling trains to move safely around the network. But how does it work and what role does it play in delays?
What's it like to be a signaller?
Our signallers play an integral part in the running of the railway, and connecting people to places and is a great career.
We spoke with Alison Badrock about her life at Network Rail as a signaller.
Educational resources for children
We're always eager to tell young people about all the exciting learning opportunities the railway has to offer. Here are some useful materials to help them explore ...
RETIRED Delays explained: bridge strikes
Bridge strikes cost taxpayers millions of pounds and delay thousands of passengers and road users every year. They’re completely avoidable but continue to affect the railway. In fact, we typically deal with more bridge strikes in October and November than any…
You vs Train - Harrison's Story
“We don’t want another family to experience what we have been through.” The parents of a young boy who was electrocuted by overhead power cables have launched a new rail safety campaign film in conjunction with British Transport Police, Network…
Landslips explained
Extreme weather across Britain has put the railway at a higher risk of landslips. What is a landslip? Landslips happen on the railway when soil, rocks and earth fall on to and cover the track. This is often after long…
Track circuits explained
What are track circuits? How do they keep the railway safe? And why do they sometimes delay journeys? Read on to find out ...
9+ times people risked their lives at level crossings
Britain’s railway is one of the safest in the world – but if people deliberately misuse level crossing or become distracted when using them level crossings can be lethal. It can be frustrating having to wait at level crossings, but they’re…
Why rails buckle in Britain
Why don’t rails get hot in Europe? The truth is they do. However, in countries typically hotter than ours, rails are stressed to withstand higher temperatures. Watch this video about how we deal with the impact of extreme heat: Hot weather can…
What’s it like to work in maintenance engineering?
Jordanna Mills works in maintenance on the railway and is one of the many women working at Network Rail contributing to an inclusive organisation. Read on to discover what Jordanna does and why she recommends it to just about everyone.…
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