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Black History Month – Change the Game

Oct 16, 2020

This Black History Month a new film from Network Rail underscores the importance of sharing Black history and inspiring the...

Black History Month – exhibition honours Asquith Xavier at London Euston

Oct 16, 2020

An exhibition has opened at London Euston to honour Asquith Xavier, the first Black train guard at the station. The...

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Robert Stephenson’s birthday

Oct 16, 2020

On this day 217 years ago, Robert Stephenson was born - the only son of Father of the Railways. Building on the incredible achievements of his father, eminent engineer Robert made an enormous contribution to the railway, in...

Art and the railway

Oct 14, 2020

Our railway is rich in striking artwork, transforming bridges, walls and hoardings across Britain. We take a look at some of the pieces making an impact: A window to the London skyline. Street artist Jimmy...

Network Rail employees recognised in Queen’s Birthday Honours list

Oct 10, 2020

Six current and one former Network Rail employees have been recognised in the Queen’s Birthday Honours list, published on Saturday 10 October. Simon Constable, Dave Williams, Gareth Mallion, Chris Conway, Phil Graham, Brian Paynter and...

Black History Month 2020

Oct 1, 2020

October is Black History Month - a time of national celebration to honour the achievements and contributions of black people in Britain. At Network Rail, we're highlighting the importance of diversity and encouraging employees to...

Where’s the world’s oldest rail bridge in continuous use?

Sep 29, 2020

It’s the world’s oldest railway bridge in continuous use. It ranks among Historic England’s 100 Places and has even appeared on the £5 note. Have you guessed where it is? Skerne Bridge in Darlington has...

Top five rail trips

Sep 25, 2020

Our railway offers a wealth of striking journeys - as seen in the new series The Architecture the Railways Built. Here are our top five places to visit as we welcome everyone back to the...

Film – a railway rich in biodiversity

Jul 22, 2020

Running Britain’s railway comes with great responsibility for the land and wildlife beside it. Folkestone Warren, a country park along the Kent seafront, sits near one of the main railway routes from Folkestone to London....
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Happy birthday Sir John Fowler

Jul 15, 2020

Sir John Fowler - one the engineers behind the iconic Forth Bridge - was born on this day 203 years ago. His work boasted a contribution to the design and building of the London Metropolitan...
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