Last month we completed a project to increase capacity on the West Anglia Main Line between Enfield and Stratford – the Lee Valley Rail Programme. It formed part of our London Railway Upgrade Plan to create new connections and bolster capacity during peak hour by 30 per cent. It included the official opening of Meridian Water … Continued
It’s Rail Week – an industry-wide celebration that aims to inspire the next generation of rail workers. There’s a huge skills shortage for rail-related roles so the industry is working together to get young people excited about science, technology, engineering and maths (STEM subjects) and the wide range of rewarding career opportunities the sector offers. … Continued
We moved a river in Devon to save a railway and preserve the surrounding area. The radical solution has reduced the long-term risks of erosion, protected biodiversity and provided better land access. All in just four months, with the new channel opening on 27 September 2017. Between Exeter and Barnstaple in Devon lies a branch of the Great … Continued
This School Transport Safety Week we’re urging parents, guardians and teachers to encourage safety on the railway. Many children will use level crossings on their way to and from school and it’s crucial they know how to use them. As pedestrians we need to: Watch this video to find out how Lucy’s life was changed … Continued
This International Day of Charity we explain how we support giving across the railway… Network Rail has adopted a new strategy for its charitable efforts in a bid to develop multiple partnerships focused on a national social cause. We’re now supporting a specific charitable theme for five years, starting with an issue that has dramatically … Continued
This vocational results day we’re encouraging young people to explore careers in engineering. Our hugely popular apprenticeship scheme offers three fascinating, career-advancing years that enable you to earn while you learn and provide the skills to set you up for life. Find out more about our apprenticeship scheme here. Helen Warnock’s engineering career came as … Continued
The theme this year is transforming education, highlighting efforts to make education more relevant, equitable and inclusive for all young people. At Network Rail, our engineers are passionate about sharing the excitement of science, technology, engineering and maths (STEM). We offer apprenticeships and graduate and placement schemes for a wide range of careers. For schools, … Continued
Between Folkestone and Dover lies an extraordinary stretch of railway. It’s one of our main routes from Folkestone to London and runs on an active landslip – on a bed of chalk and gault clay. Folkestone Warren is a designated Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI) and in Europe is comparable with just one other … Continued
There’s a lot more to building and developing Britain’s railway buildings and infrastructure than engineering. An expert panel and a raft of new design principles are set to ensure better value and outcomes for the long term. Network Rail’s first panel aimed at ensuring the adoption of better design practices launched in the spring and … Continued
With temperatures expected to soar this week, Network Rail has activated its ‘extreme weather action teams’ (EWATs) across Britain. The measure aims to keep passengers safe and the railway running as reliably as possible. Our network is made of 20,000 miles of steel track, which absorbs heat easily. In the summer, the track can get … Continued