Stations are the beginning and end to every journey on the railway. Millions of you pass through them every year and we know it’s important that you feel welcomed and comfortable. We also understand that stations need to be accessible and easy to navigate and travel through. That’s why we are improving many stations across … Continued
Recent extreme temperatures have presented many challenges for the railway – the latest addition: Soil Moisture Deficit (SMD) Summer on the railway can bring extremely hot temperatures. These extreme temperatures pose a problem for the clay soil that our railway is built on – particularly in the Southern Region on the West of England Main … 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 doing everything we can to give taxpayers greater value, like with our bulk buy of steel in Scotland. We understand the need to reduce our carbon emissions across Britain. Our colleagues in Scotland are aiming to decarbonise train services by 2035, 15 years ahead of the rest of Britain. To achieve this, we need … Continued
Isn’t it time you visited all of those places you’ve been meaning to? And how would you like to visit those places in comfort and without having to worry about traffic? Why not instead relax and watch the world go by on your journey? Our network isn’t just 20,000 miles of track, bridges and tunnels. … Continued
We played a vital role in supporting the Commonwealth Games in Birmingham this year. We’ve experienced an amazing 12 days at the Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games, helping you on your journeys to an unforgettable event. As one final act of support, we unveiled two huge banners at Birmingham New Street station, passing the sporting baton … 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