This Black History Month, we talk to our archivist about a project to record the stories of communities of railway workers under-represented in our history. The Network Rail archive, based in York, is working on the Capturing our Histories project to collect a wealth of information held by our employee networks. The networks contribute to … Continued
As an inclusive employer, we’re proud to celebrate International Women in Engineering Day. We promote gender diversity and inclusivity in engineering – and hope to inspire more girls and women to explore exciting careers on the railway. Engineers make up a vital part of our workforce at Network Rail. But in 2021, the most recent … Continued
The railway is marking the 75th anniversary of the arrival of the arrival of the Empire Windrush in Britain – an event that led to a significant chapter in the country’s history. We’re collaborating with the Windrush Commemoration Committee to host a day of celebration at London Waterloo station. Passengers of the Windrush were among … Continued
It’s the 75th anniversary of Windrush Day, when the railway joins in the remembrance and celebration of the invaluable contributions the Windrush Generation have made to Britain. On 22 June 1948, the Empire Windrush carried hundreds of passengers from the Caribbean and other countries to the UK. Many of them were responding to a call … Continued
Ahead of this International Women in Engineering Day we find how senior engineer Nilda went from sandcastles in Venezuela to investigating Britain’s railway nationwide. What’s your job? I’m senior engineer in Technical Authority, specifically within the Mechanical and Electrical Engineering team. How long have you been at Network Rail? What was your first job here? … Continued
Our team at Liverpool Lime Street had a great time welcoming you into this city of culture for Eurovision Song Contest 2023. It was a real historic event, with the UK hosting the international competition in Liverpool on behalf of last year’s winner Ukraine. Tens of thousands of fans came to Liverpool to celebrate – … 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
I wear my heritage with pride every day of the year embracing the fashion, the history, culture and the food (oh the food) but this hasn’t always been the case, writes Judith Ibukunlayo. Judith is a project manager in the finance strategy and development team at Network Rail. She is also chair of Cultural Fusion, our Black, … 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
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