Rail industry joins charity to encourage staff and public to have a cuppa and a catch-up instead for the charity’s annual Brew Monday campaign. So-called ‘Blue Monday’ may be fast approaching but we’re supporting Samaritans to spread the message that there’s no such thing as the saddest day of the year. The suicide prevention charity … Continued
“I know from my sporting days that playing on a level playing field really does seem fair … until there’s a strong wind blowing in your face.” Stephen Duckworth, OBE, tells his story this International Day of Disabled Persons as he plays a vital role in driving the railway further towards a service that’s accessible … Continued
Machine learning is one of the many ways we’re using innovative technology to run the railway more efficiently – and ultimately give you better journeys. Automated Intelligent Video Review (AIVR) – developed by Bristol-based tech company One Big Circle – gathers a wide range of data from high-definition video around the railway. A phone-sized device … Continued
Historic engineering doesn’t get much more impressive than Goole Swing Bridge. This more than 150 year-old work of art is considered one of the finest swing bridges in Britain. It was Grade II* listed 35 years ago and still works hard each day to keep you, freight operators – and even boats – moving. Watch … Continued
How is the railway becoming even greener? The railway is already one of the greenest forms of travel. But did you know we’re working hard to make it even more environmentally friendly? Watch this video to find out how we’re becoming more sustainable: Our vision to serve Britain with the cleanest, greenest mass transport We … Continued
Choose a greener journey this European Mobility Week and travel by rail. Did you know rail is one of the greenest forms of transport and that every train journey you take makes a difference to the environment? For decades, rail has consistently produced by far the lowest total million tonnes of carbon dioxide equivalent (MtCO2e). … Continued
Better ‘slate’ than never – we have begun transporting North Welsh slate to Luton, England, via rail for the first time ever. We have worked with Welsh Government and Breedon Group to make slate rail freight transport possible. Our teams were able to reopen Llandudno Junction freight yard to begin moving freight thanks to this … Continued
We have successfully completed our August Bank Holiday works. Our teams finished 560 projects over the Bank Holiday to improve your journeys and reliability. Here is a glimpse into some of the projects that were completed over the weekend. A digital railway: We made significant progress on our East Coast Digital Programme on the … Continued
We have completed a major renewal project of a historic feat engineering. Our teams in Wales have successfully completed replacing the pumps at Sudbrook pumping station. The station itself finished construction in 1886 and has been operational ever since. The pumping station is vital to the railway as it keeps the Severn Tunnel operational … Continued
We’re proud to support Independence Day in Ukraine on 24 August. This year, it marks six months since the invasion by Russian forces and 31 years since declaring independence from the Soviet Union. We have worked with colleagues in transport to give the country and its nationals practical help in the past several months. In … Continued