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
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
Archway, one of our biggest employee networks, is celebrating LGBT Pride Month this June. We’re proud to be an inclusive employer. Archway, our lesbian, gay, bisexual and trans (LGBT) employee network, is one of seven such membership organisations at Network Rail. It promotes LGBT+ inclusion at Network Rail and drives positive change by helping to educate the industry on … 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
Her Majesty The Queen has a long tradition of supporting Britain’s railways and has attended many celebrations on the railway during her 70-year reign. We are grateful to Her Majesty for her continued support of this essential public service. Here is a look back at our recent history with The Queen in celebration of her … Continued
Our Brighter Journeys campaign is set to breathe life and joy into railway stations this May What is the Brighter Journeys campaign? Mental Health Awareness Week (9-15 May) will see phase two our Brighter Journeys campaign grace the concourses of Britain’s railway stations as a way of making them brighter and happier community hubs. The … Continued
We’re turning purple to celebrate International Day of Disabled Persons. We’re joining #PurpleLightUp on 3 December – an international campaign creating purple spaces in a range of creative ways to celebrate the economic and leadership contribution of disabled employees. There are a billion disabled people globally, according to Purple Space, a networking and professional development hub … Continued
This year organisations within the transport industry are coming together to publicly support White Ribbon Day and International Day of the Elimination of Violence Against Women on 25 November. White Ribbon is the global movement of men and boys working to end male violence against women and girls. Last year Network Rail, led by Nick … Continued
We’re now accepting applications for three of our apprenticeship schemes. As an apprentice at Network Rail, you’ll get more than just an education. Our apprentices receive expert training, earn while they learn and develop skills for life. What’s more, you’ll have the opportunity to build a career at one of Britain’s biggest employers. What apprenticeships do we offer? … Continued
This Black History Month, our film underscores the importance of sharing Black history and inspiring the next generation of rail workers. Change the Game features 10 railway employees, from apprentices to senior engineers, and discusses the impact understanding Black history can have on the railway. “It helps shape perceptions and it helps shape attitudes, behaviours … Continued