We’re using new technology to help us keep the railway running in hot weather. Last year, our teams installed a system of 60 solar-powered weather stations to monitor extreme weather conditions in real-time. The ability to monitor the weather in real time allows us to quickly respond to hot weather incidents and keep more services … Continued
Bridge strikes cost taxpayers millions of pounds and delay thousands of passengers and road users every year. We caught up with Amy Liston, construction, who was dealing with a bridge strike at Machynlleth station, North Wales in September 2020. What happened? During the early morning rush hour on Wednesday 1 September, a tipper-lorry truck struck … Continued
Incredible journeys and adventures await! The railway offers so many opportunities for adventures for young people and families. That’s why we’ve partnered with film production company Studiocanal for its release of The Railway Children Return, the sequel to the much loved book and film, The Railway Children. We hope to inspire families to embark on … 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
Peep peep! We’ve collaborated with Thomas and Friends® to help raise awareness of the dangers of misusing the railway. You can now watch a special episode of the much-loved children’s programme. (Monday 11th April) and shows Thomas and Sir Topham Hatt on their latest adventure. Watch the video. We will be hosting Thomas and the … Continued
We’re well on our way to completing section two of the new Dawlish sea wall in Devon. It will make this section of railway more resilient to severe weather – and mean a safer railway for you and the people who live nearby. We’ve faced many challenges building this bigger, better defence, but how have … Continued
Services have resumed on the Cambrian Line in Wales after extensive repair works following on from Storm Franklin We have worked 24/7 to reopen the Cambrian Line on the first weekend of April, following flood damage caused by Storm Franklin in February. In just six weeks, we completed repairs between Shrewsbury and Newtown, including repairing … Continued
Eight times we took engineering to the next level We face lots of challenges in keeping the railway running safely and reliably for you and freight operators. Here are eight examples of when we used some of the best technology, ingenuity and innovative engineering in Britain to keep you moving. Jacked up We worked to … Continued
Today may be ‘Blue Monday’ – thought to be the most difficult day of the year. But Samaritans’ Brew Monday campaign aims to raise spirits by harnessing the uplifting power of a good brew and a chat. We’re working with the wider rail industry to support the charity in its bid to beat the winter blues. … Continued
We’ve teamed up with the rail industry to launch the Brighter Journeys mental health campaign alongside charity Chasing the Stigma after a challenging 18 months for many of us. Together, we’re helping make stations feel brighter and happier for your return to the railway this autumn, while also helping those struggling to access support. Anyone … Continued