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Coronavirus – how we have responded so far

May 20, 2020

The railway is working hard to keep vital goods moving and train services running for essential workers. Like in all...

Trespass on the railway increases 25% during coronavirus

May 15, 2020

Network Rail is warning against the dangers of trespass on the railway after a 25% increase in incidents in the...

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Storm Dennis – how we’re responding

Feb 17, 2020

This weekend, Storm Dennis caused widespread disruption to the railway - just days after Storm Ciara. Our teams are working around the clock to respond to problems caused by the severe weather and get passengers...

Storm Dennis: passengers urged to check before travelling this weekend

Feb 14, 2020

Network Rail and train operators are advising passengers to check before they travel again this weekend, with Storm Dennis set to bring more high winds and further rainfall on Saturday and Sunday. It follows Storm...

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...

Safety warning after lorry smashes through level crossing

Nov 28, 2019

We’re issuing a fresh warning to drivers about the dangers of level crossing misuse after a lorry smashed through a barrier last Friday. We have shared CCTV footage of the incident in Hartlebury, Worcestershire, which...

Stay safe around the railway this festive season

Nov 12, 2019

It’s nearly the festive season, which means Christmas parties and a sharp increase in alcohol-related incidents around the railway. This year, in partnership with British Transport Police (BTP), we’re encouraging people to think about unsafe...

How to use level crossings safely: pedestrians

Sep 23, 2019

This School Transport Safety Week we’re urging parents, guardians and teachers to encourage safety on the railway. Many children will use level crossings on their way to and from school and it’s crucial they know...

Working together to prevent suicide

Sep 10, 2019

Every 90 minutes someone in the UK takes their life - something the rail industry is trying to prevent. World Suicide Prevention Day (WSPD) on 10 September seeks to recognise deaths globally and galvanise people to...

Keep safe during Flying Scotsman’s summer tour

Jul 19, 2019

Rail fans can catch a glimpse of the world-famous Flying Scotsman this weekend! One of our favourite locomotives will travel through Crewe and Manchester on July 20 and we look forward to seeing lots of...
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