Wales is home to some of our biggest and most exciting projects aimed at boosting the economy and giving you better journeys. Catch up with our latest work … Cardiff masterplanning In December, we launched a masterplanning process around Cardiff Central station. The plans involve the design and redevelopment of more than 10 acres of … Continued
Over half of all passenger trains on tracks in the UK have been replaced or upgraded in the past 10 years, all to improve your experience. Placed end to end, the total length of these new trains reaches more 132 miles, according to industry body Rail Delivery Group. That’s the same length as over 2,300 … Continued
We’re working with Samaritans charity, British Transport Police and the wider rail industry to remind the public that small talk can be lifesaving as part of Samaritans’ Small Talk Saves Lives campaign. Data from Samaritans shows almost half of British adults avoid engaging with someone they don’t know to avoid small talk – and more than … Continued
London Liverpool Street station is turning 150 this year. To celebrate, we’re sharing a series of photos that reveal some less well-known moments of its history. So, take a look below and travel back in time … to a very different London Liverpool Street. Arrivals and departures Liverpool Street has had iconic arrivals and departures … Continued
Extreme weather across Britain has put the railway at a higher risk of landslips. What is a landslip? Landslips happen on the railway when soil, rocks and earth fall on to and cover the track. This is often after long periods of heavy rain, when the ground becomes saturated with water. How heavy rain can … Continued
It’s 10 years since a severe storm washed away part of the railway in Dawlish – and prompted a huge project to protect this line from extreme weather for generations. On 4 and 5 February 2014, a devastating storm battered the south Devon coastline at Dawlish. It cut off the only railway line to the … Continued
We’re proud to be taking part in Race Equality Week this year. It’s a UK-wide initiative launched by community interest company Race Equality Matters aiming to tackle race inequality at work. We have a jam-packed schedule planned in celebration. Meaningful change Andrew Haines, chief executive officer at Network Rail, describes the week as “an opportunity … Continued
We’re making new homes for the endangered hazel dormice in Devon. It’s part of our commitment to protecting the environment around the railway. An endangered species The railway isn’t just home to infrastructure like track and stations. The vast lands surrounding the railway are important habitats for plants and animals. One of which is the … Continued
We work with thousands of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) all over Britain to look after the railway. Find out how we’re supporting these companies and why it matters. SMEs: the backbone of the economy In November 2022, the Department for Education reported that SMEs represent 99% of businesses in the UK. SMEs employ millions … Continued
It’s Energy Saving Week – a campaign that aims to help and encourage us all to save energy while cutting down on fuel costs. Travelling by rail is already considered the greenest form of public transport but there are lots of other ways the railway helps save energy and the environment. Here are just some … Continued