We have signed a solar power agreement with EDF Renewables UK to make the railway cleaner and greener We want to make the railway cleaner and greener for you and the environment. That’s why we have made another stride towards our goal of a more sustainable railway for Britain by teaming up with EDF Renewables … Continued
We have launched a new extreme weather resilience task force to tackle the effects of hot weather on the railway This summer, Britain has had some of its highest temperatures ever recorded. We’ve brought in independent experts to lead the way in helping to mitigate disruption and keep you safe on the railway. What … Continued
Record temperatures hit Britain this week, severely impacting the railway – and your journeys. Here are seven ways we worked to keep you safe … Extreme temperatures are a real issue for the railway. Heatwaves, like the one we are experiencing now, have caused widespread disruption and damage to our infrastructure. Luckily, our teams have … Continued
We’re using new technology to help us keep the railway running in hot weather. Last year, our teams installed a system of 60 solar-powered weather stations to monitor extreme weather conditions in real-time. The ability to monitor the weather in real time allows us to quickly respond to hot weather incidents and keep more services … Continued
We’re working hard to improve the way we work – and value for taxpayers. Here are seven ways we’ve made the railway more efficient … We will deliver £4bn of efficiencies by pursuing better value and doing more for less by 2024. We have challenged ourselves to reduce our costs by 15% when building major … Continued
It’s World Environment Day 2022 and we’re sharing what we’re doing to make the railway better for the environment This year marks a historic milestone for World Environment Day. It marks 50 years since the 1972 United Nations Conference on the Human Environment, widely seen as the first international meeting on the environment. What does the … Continued
We find many protected species around the railway, from bats to great crested newts. That’s because we’re one of the biggest landowners in Britain and our property spans a wide range of landscapes and habitats. It’s our responsibility to do our best to protect the wildlife that’s made its home on the railway while we … Continued
All systems green! More than two-thirds of our suppliers pledge to limit carbon emissions We’ve made great progress on making green commitments. To date, 67% of suppliers have signed up to the Science Based Targets initiative to reduce their carbon footprint. What are Science Based Targets? Science Based Targets form a key part of our … Continued
We’re well on our way to completing section two of the new Dawlish sea wall in Devon. It will make this section of railway more resilient to severe weather – and mean a safer railway for you and the people who live nearby. We’ve faced many challenges building this bigger, better defence, but how have … Continued
Services have resumed on the Cambrian Line in Wales after extensive repair works following on from Storm Franklin We have worked 24/7 to reopen the Cambrian Line on the first weekend of April, following flood damage caused by Storm Franklin in February. In just six weeks, we completed repairs between Shrewsbury and Newtown, including repairing … Continued