Railway Day – supporting people at their most vulnerable
Supporting vulnerable people during the pandemic has been an important cause for us on the railway. The rail industry has...
Delays Explained: Trespass and vandalism
Trespass and vandalism on the railway are illegal and extremely dangerous. They also cause delays to journeys ... Trespassing on...
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You vs Train – talk to teens about rail safety
Looming lockdown lift sparks youth rail safety warning. Every time someone trespasses on the railway they risk everything that matters to them. That’s why we and British Transport Police are urging parents and guardians to...
There is Always Hope
There is Always Hope campaign launched as new research shows huge rise in mental health issues across Britain as a result of the pandemic. Young people have seen their mental health deteriorate the most since...
Network Rail continues to support victims of domestic abuse
We have extended our support to domestic abuse victims by leading the rail industry in implementing an Online Safe Spaces service portal on our website. Developed by Royal Mail Group in collaboration with crisis charity Hestia and...
Brew Monday 2020
Today may be ‘Blue Monday’ - thought to be the most difficult day of the year - but Samaritans’ Brew Monday campaign aims to raise spirits by harnessing the uplifting power of a good brew...
Suicide prevention: “Make time to do the right thing.”
Each September, we encourage people to work together to prevent suicides on the railway. Many railway employees are trained to intervene when they see someone who may be at risk of suicide. Samaritans is available round...
How we’re helping you travel safely
We're doing everything we can so you can travel safely and confidently on the railway. We know how important it is that you feel safe and supported during your journey with us. That's why we're...
How we’re helping you travel during coronavirus
We're helping you use the railway confidently - with a range of measures to keep you safe during the pandemic. They include extra staff to help guide you through stations, and vending machines at Britain's...
Coronavirus – how we have responded so far
The railway is working hard to keep vital goods moving and train services running for essential workers. Like in all sectors, the coronavirus outbreak has put great pressure on the railway but colleagues everywhere have...