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
We work hard to make our stations are a safe space for the millions of passengers passing through every day. The latest OECD Better Life Index shows that nearly a third of people don’t feel safe walking alone at night. We’re using CCTV, bright lighting and highly trained staff to help you feel safe and … Continued
Did you know that autumn is often the most challenging season for our railway? Find out how we’re hoping to tackle it using an exciting new technology. Every autumn, thousands of tonnes of leaves fall onto our track throughout Britain. Over time these leaves create a slippery, sludgy layer on the rail head. And it’s … Continued
You have probably heard that we are bringing the railway into the 21st century. But what does that mean? What are we doing to meet your needs and ensure you are able to travel safely, without delay or disruption, and in comfort? Going digital, for one thing. We’re integrating new digital signalling systems across the … Continued
We’re broadening our use of artificial intelligence (AI) and video technology to make the railway safer, cleaner and greener. We’re trialling AI and Automated Intelligent Video Review (AIVR) to find and remove forgotten scrap left on the side of the railway. It’s a first for our network and adds to the range of applications for … Continued
The Black Friday and Christmas delivery rushes are fast approaching. This means more large vehicles on Britain’s roads so we’ve revealed the most-struck railway bridges in the country as part of our new campaign. The ‘Wise Up, Size Up’ campaign urges lorry drivers and haulage operators to know the heights of their vehicles. It comes … Continued
“We don’t want another family to experience what we have been through.” The parents of a young boy who was electrocuted by overhead power cables have launched a new rail safety campaign film in conjunction with British Transport Police, Network Rail and the wider rail industry. Harrison’s Story is about 11-year-old Harrison Ballantyne, who tragically … 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 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