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How major Derby upgrade completion benefits passengers

Oct 8, 2018

We’ve just handed back Derby station following a £200m project to enable faster and more reliable journeys. The biggest investment in...

Embracing differences to make a difference

Oct 5, 2018

“The best way to spread any kind of word is to have dedicated volunteers like myself who are passionate about change.”...

Everyone Week: celebrating diversity and inclusion

Oct 2, 2018

This week we’re celebrating people and diversity at Network Rail. From 1 to 5 October we’re raising awareness of the relevance of diversity and inclusion, and recognising the hard work of our employees to help achieve this...

Cultural Fusion celebrates Black History Month

Oct 1, 2018

Network Rail’s BAME network is celebrating Black History Month with an event featuring influential members of the black community. This year the event, which showcases black history and the significant contributions of black people worldwide, marks...

150 years of St Pancras – Victorian gothic to HS1

Oct 1, 2018

Today (1 October) London St Pancras International - one of our most famous and iconic railway stations - turns 150 years old. Owned by HS1 Limited and managed by Network Rail, today St Pancras is a crucial London...

Incredible Stephenson railway history rediscovered

Sep 27, 2018

One of the world’s most historically important railway artefacts has been rediscovered by Network Rail after more than 50 years. For the first time, members of the public will be able to see detailed plans by George...

Highlights of the Great North Rail Project

Sep 21, 2018

Five years ago, Network Rail entered a landmark phase of an ambitious project to transform rail travel across the North of England. The multi-billion pound Great North Rail Project moved forward when we submitted ground-breaking plans for a...

Delays explained

Sep 18, 2018

How can delays affect your journey and what do we do to minimise disruption? Delays are frustrating so we do everything we can to prevent them and provide useful, up-to-date information. The demands on Britain’s railway are...

Autumn on the railway

Sep 17, 2018

Autumn's here - the nights are drawing in, the temperature's dropping and we're preparing to combat leaves on the line. Millions of trees grow along the railway, dropping thousands of tonnes of leaves onto the tracks...

Suicide prevention: “Make time to do the right thing.”

Sep 13, 2018

Many of our staff are trained in suicide prevention. On 10 September, World Suicide Prevention Day 2018 sought to recognise deaths globally and encourage people to work together to prevent them. Industry employees describe their experiences in helping...
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