First-time buyers to benefit from 40,000 new homes on brownfield railway land
• Transport Secretary unlocks surplus railway land across the country to kickstart £1bn of development of up to 40,000 new…
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Keeping freight on track: renewing a Victorian viaduct in the Peak District
We’re investing £7.5m this summer to renew one of Chapel Milton’s twin viaducts – an iconic 160-year-old structure – and…
Project Thumper – making your journeys more resilient
We’ve launched a project to help us find new ways to tackle landslips in Sussex. Find out how it’s already…
Reopening Horton quarry rail link after 60 years
We’ve officially relinked Horton Quarry in Ribblesdale, Yorkshire back to the railway. The seven-year-old project will help freight move more…
How drones will prevent one of the biggest causes of train delays
We’re using drones to deter people from going on the tracks – and prevent one of the biggest causes of…
Smart sensors, fewer delays: tackling heat on the tracks
We’re rolling out a remote temperature monitoring system that’ll help us track rail temperatures more accurately, precisely and frequently in…
The Railway at War – 1939-1945
“The railway was crucial in WWII … keeping the heart of Britain going.” The railway played a crucial role in…
Improving London Liverpool Street
The City of London has officially validated our planning application to develop London Liverpool Street station. It’s a big step…
Going solar for a greener railway
We’ve secured a revolutionary deal with energy company EDF Renewables to help power railway stations and offices using solar energy….
Rail freight wins over the past year
In the past year, we’ve worked tirelessly with our freight partners and industry bodies to grow and support the rail…