Delays explained: why we can’t run trains during repairs
We try our best to keep trains moving while we carry out repairs on the railway. We know it’s frustrating to…
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From the archive: The Royal Border Bridge
The Network Rail archive is the custodian of a vast collection of historic documents and plans relating to today’s railway infrastructure. It…
Purple Day: dispelling epilepsy myths
Karl Bates is sharing his personal experiences with epilepsy to raise awareness and understanding of the condition. Karl (pictured above, centre, with…
Passengers first – from free toilets to Access for All
Putting passengers first isn’t all about delivering large-scale infrastructure projects and railway improvements. It’s doing what we can to make journeys…
Global Recycling Day
We’re delivering a better railway for passengers – and reducing our environmental impact while doing it. Owning and operating 20,000 miles…
International Women’s Day
“I feel like I’m in a place where I belong. Every day is different.” Operational planner Christiana Kwao is among our…
Q&A with Kamini Edgley, acting chief engineer
As acting chief engineer, Kamini Edgley is one of Network Rail’s most senior employees. She looks after the engineering functions within…
Inspiring gender equality
This International Women’s Day, we profile Inspire, our employee network for gender equality. Inspire presses for progress on creating a fair and…
Britain’s busiest railway station in latest passenger first initiative
Network Rail has launched its latest initiative to put passengers first following the success of Team Victoria. Passengers at London Waterloo station,…
The opening of the Forth Bridge
One of Britain’s most iconic structures opened on March 4 1890. The Forth Bridge was a milestone in the development of railway civil engineering….