Q and A with rail freight specialists
Meet Simon, Megan and Daniel – three of our rail freight colleagues who help run some of the 600 freight…
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What is soil moisture deficit and why does it affect train services?
Extreme heat and dry weather – like the conditions we’ve had in many parts of Britain this summer – can…
First-time buyers to benefit from 40,000 new homes on brownfield railway land
• Transport Secretary unlocks surplus railway land across the country to kickstart £1bn of development of up to 40,000 new…
How we’re replacing the Greek Street bridge in Stockport
We’re gearing up for the most ambitious phase of our £20m Greek Street bridge and roundabout replacement project in Stockport….
Keeping freight on track: renewing a Victorian viaduct in the Peak District
We’re investing £7.5m this summer to renew one of Chapel Milton’s twin viaducts – an iconic 160-year-old structure – and…
Project Thumper – making your journeys more resilient
We’ve launched a project to help us find new ways to tackle landslips in Sussex. Find out how it’s already…
Reopening Horton quarry rail link after 60 years
We’ve officially relinked Horton Quarry in Ribblesdale, Yorkshire back to the railway. The seven-year-old project will help freight move more…
Accidental deaths on the railway hit five-year high
We’ve teamed up with British Transport Police to launch two new powerful safety films as part of our campaign to…
Five things we’re doing to keep you moving this summer
The mercury’s rising – and we’re working hard behind the scenes to keep you moving safely and reliably. Hot weather…
Improving travel at Leeds City station
We’re working with industry partners including Department for Transport and local train operators to improve your journeys in West Yorkshire….