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Our employee networks: supporting a diverse workforce

Jan 27, 2020

Did you know we have six employee networks? They provide support and opportunities to about 3,000 members and contribute to...

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Apprenticeships applications now open

Jan 24, 2020

We’re now accepting applications for our September 2020 apprenticeship scheme. As an apprentice at Network Rail, you’ll get more than just...

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Landslip repairs: Redhill-Tonbridge railway to reopen in March

Jan 22, 2020

Network Rail and engineers from contractor BAM Nuttall have begun work to repair a remote landslip in the South East of England. The railway has been cut in half since 22 December after the incident...

Week on the Network 20.01.20

Jan 20, 2020

Network Rail works hard to improve the railway each week. We cater for 4.8m rail journeys every single day, while simultaneously delivering an ambitious, multi-billion pound Railway Upgrade Plan. We're renewing and upgrading 20,000 miles of track,...

Banish the Monday blues with a Samaritans brew

Jan 20, 2020

Samaritans is encouraging people across Britain to beat Blue Monday by getting together for a cuppa on Monday 20 January 2020 for Brew Monday. Dubbed ‘the most difficult day of the year’, the national charity is...

Seven things we learnt from Engineer Steve

Jan 15, 2020

Engineer Steve, a project director and rising social media star, is passionate about sharing his love for the railway - and keeping passengers and our neighbours well-informed. Here are seven things we’ve learnt from his...

Working better with SMEs

Jan 14, 2020

This week we launched a plan to work more efficiently and closely with small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). It’s the latest move in our efforts to make Network Rail Open for Business and easier to...

Track circuit issues in Brockley

Jan 9, 2020

John Halsall, managing director, Southern region Passengers will often hear talk of our signalling system, which is incredibly complex with many component parts. One of those is a track circuit, which tells the system and...

How we respond to landslips

Jan 8, 2020

Landslips hit the South East of England in December after very heavy rain. Our teams responded to landslips including those between Tonbridge and Tunbridge Wells in Kent. Also in December, we strengthened and embankment at...

Putting Passengers First: December

Jan 7, 2020

Putting passengers first means everything from large-scale large-scale infrastructure projects to delivering smaller initiatives that will have a big impact on the passenger experience. Here’s a roundup of some of our work in December: Christmas and...
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