Summer by rail – boosting economy and environment
When you take a rail journey during your staycation, you’re not just rewarding yourself with a well-deserved break. Your holiday…
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Who was Joseph Locke? From birth of the railway to great legacy
Joseph Locke was just 17 when he took part in pioneering work that set out the birth of the modern…
A brief history of rail mail
We’ve just trialled high-speed parcel deliveries to meet growing demand and bring rail freight into city centres. By converting passenger…
Wish I was there – exhibition celebrates rail travel
We’ve launched an exhibition showcasing work from the next generation of artists to celebrate the return of rail travel. In…
How a ‘flat pack bridge’ spells better connections across Britain
A ‘flat pack bridge’ is our latest effort to improve your connections and experience of travelling by rail. We’ve worked…
Step into Swansea’s past
A big upgrade to improve your journeys at Swansea has ushered in a new era for the railway station ……
Love the railway – heritage railways
“Catch the train, enjoy the view, leave the car at home – you don’t need it.” Britain’s heritage railways run…
Love the railway – Heart of England Community Rail Partnership
The Heart of England Community Rail Partnership helps improve the railway across areas including some of Britain’s most picturesque areas…
Love the railway – take a rail trip to the site of the Sutton Hoo treasure
East Suffolk Lines Community Rail Partnership has supported the creation of a walking trail steps away from the site of…
Late May bank holiday works completed
Our teams worked over the bank holiday weekend on 620 projects worth £80m to give you better rail journeys. Here…