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Free water fountains at our stations
November 8, 2023
Feeling thirsty? We've installed free water fountains at our stations. It’s part of our efforts to upgrade Britain’s biggest and busiest railway stations to give you better journeys. You can...

How our station staff can help you
November 6, 2023
Ever need help from station staff on your rail journey? Maybe you need a hand understanding your train arrival or departure times. Or you’re a little nervous about your journey. Maybe...
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Six things that happened during Storm Ciarán
Nov 3, 2023
Two storms in just over two weeks caused widespread disruption across the railway, with Storm Ciarán hitting parts of Britain on November 1. We worked around the clock to keep...

Tackling leaves on the line using hygroscopic sand
Nov 2, 2023
Every autumn leaves on the line can pose a serious safety threat to trains. Find out how we’re tackling this issue with an exciting new technology. Did you know autumn...

Bats: our flying commuters
Oct 31, 2023
Did you know the railway is a commuting route for bats? Bats follow the landscape using sound rather than sight at night. They navigate their routes by using sound waves to...

Improving connectivity across the network
Oct 23, 2023
An important part of our work in managing Britain’s railway is improving rail connections for you and our freight partners. Here are five of our biggest projects that have or...

How storms and flooding affect the railway
Oct 18, 2023
Find out how wind and rain can affect your journeys and what we do to keep you moving safely. When storms hit, our engineers work night and day to keep...

Making the railway digital – a signal story
Oct 10, 2023
You have probably heard that we are bringing the railway into the 21st century. But what does that mean? What are we doing to meet your needs and ensure you...

Saluting our Sisters at Network Rail
Oct 6, 2023
We’re celebrating Black History Month throughout October. This year’s theme is #SalutingOurSisters. It seeks to recognise the multiple barriers Black women face in the UK due to their gender and...

The Network Rail archive: Capturing our Histories
Oct 2, 2023
This Black History Month, we talk to our archivist about a project to record the stories of communities of railway workers under-represented in our history. The Network Rail archive, based...
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