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BHM – Plaque commemorates Britain’s first Black train driver
October 26, 2021
A plaque dedicated to Wilston Samuel Jackson, Britain’s first Black train driver, has been unveiled at London King’s Cross station. It's hoped the plaque, unveiled during Black History Month, on...

The Architecture the Railways Built – Spa Road station
October 25, 2021
Presenter Tim Dunn tells us all about London's first ever terminus in brand-new The Architecture the Railways Built on Yesterday. Spa Road station in Bermondsey opened in February 1836 for...
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From the archive: stunning historic railway plans revealed
Oct 21, 2021
Stunning original drawings of one of Britain’s earliest railways have re-emerged in our archive. The archive, in York, has just rediscovered engineer Thomas Longridge Gooch’s plans for the Manchester and...

Leaf-busting trains prepare for autumn
Oct 19, 2021
With temperatures dropping and the nights drawing in, we're using a dedicated fleet to tackle leaves on the line. There are more than 13 million trees on and next to...

Become a Network Rail apprentice
Oct 12, 2021
We’re now accepting applications for three of our apprenticeship schemes. As an apprentice at Network Rail, you’ll get more than just an education. Our apprentices receive expert training, earn while they...

Ada Lovelace Day: meet the founder
Oct 7, 2021
This year Ada Lovelace Day - an annual event celebrating all things women in science, technology, engineering and maths (STEM) - goes online! On October 12, take part by joining...

Brighter Journeys – supporting mental health amid return to workplaces
Oct 4, 2021
We've teamed up with the rail industry to launch the Brighter Journeys mental health campaign alongside charity Chasing the Stigma after a challenging 18 months for many of us. Together,...

The Architecture the Railway Built – Bramhope Tunnel
Oct 4, 2021
Television presenter Tim Dunn joins a night shift in the latest episode of The Architecture the Railways Built to find out what it takes to look after our Victorian infrastructure....

Black History Month – Change the Game
Oct 1, 2021
This Black History Month, our film underscores the importance of sharing Black history and inspiring the next generation of rail workers. Change the Game features 10 railway employees, from apprentices...

The Architecture the Railways Built – London Charing Cross and Sir Christopher Wren
Sep 27, 2021
London Charing Cross station stars in the new series of The Architecture the Railways Built on Yesterday. Read on for some bonus history and find out what Sir Christopher Wren...
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