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Reopening Horton quarry rail link after 60 years
Published 15 July 2025
| Average read time 4 min read
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From the archive
Railway heritage
From the archive: the Royal Albert Bridge
29 April 2019 | 2 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…
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Infrastructure insights
Spotlight on earthworks
26 April 2019 | min read
Extreme weather increases the risks that people and property are typically exposed to. Heavy rain and strong winds underscore the importance of…
Infrastructure Insights: Signalling
20 April 2019 | 3 min read
What’s the National Operations Centre and how does it help passengers?
18 April 2019 | 4 min read
Why does Network Rail close level crossings?
12 April 2019 | min read
How does the Network Rail helicopter reduce delays?
10 April 2019 | 2 min read