Stories around our network

Stories
From the archive
Railway heritage
From the archive: WWII and the railway
6 June 2025 | 3 min read
The Network Rail archive is the custodian of a vast collection of historic documents and plans relating to today’s railway infrastructure. It…

Stories
From the archive
Industry-leading
The Railway at War – 1939-1945
6 June 2025 | 5 min read
“The railway was crucial in WWII … keeping the heart of Britain going.” The railway played a crucial role in…

Improving London Liverpool Street
3 June 2025 | 3 min read

Going solar for a greener railway
30 May 2025 | 3 min read

Rail freight wins over the past year
30 May 2025 | 4 min read

Late May bank holiday works in numbers
27 May 2025 | 3 min read