All systems green! More than two-thirds of our suppliers pledge to limit carbon emissions We’ve made great progress on making green commitments. To date, 67% of suppliers have signed up to the Science Based Targets initiative to reduce their carbon footprint. What are Science Based Targets? Science Based Targets form a key part of our … Continued
We’re well on our way to completing section two of the new Dawlish sea wall in Devon. It will make this section of railway more resilient to severe weather – and mean a safer railway for you and the people who live nearby. We’ve faced many challenges building this bigger, better defence, but how have … Continued
Services have resumed on the Cambrian Line in Wales after extensive repair works following on from Storm Franklin We have worked 24/7 to reopen the Cambrian Line on the first weekend of April, following flood damage caused by Storm Franklin in February. In just six weeks, we completed repairs between Shrewsbury and Newtown, including repairing … Continued
Three storms in just five days caused widespread disruption to the railway. We’ve worked round the clock to keep you safe and get you moving again. Please check National Rail Enquiries for up-to-date travel information before you start your journey. We know delays are frustrating and we do everything we can to avoid them but keeping you … Continued
A Network Rail report has outlined the risks to Britain’s railway posed by climate change – and the measures needed to improve resilience. The third climate adaptation report, published this month in partnership with the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra), sets out work done from 2016 to 2021 on climate change and … Continued
There are endless stories on the railway, from providing better services for passengers and freight operators to raising safety awareness. Here are 10 of the most read last year: Want more posts? Visit our stories section to read our latest posts.
We reduce, re-use and recycle. In fact, we divert more than 90% of our waste from landfill. But how? Whitemoor is where we collect waste from all over Britain so we can reuse it to maintain and develop the railway. There are eight material recovery specialists across the railway. They work with contractors and delivery … Continued
We and other organisations in the rail industry have been busy promoting the green benefits of rail at the 26th UN Climate Change Conference of the Parties (COP26) in Glasgow. Here are nine highlights from the past couple of weeks … 1 – Ground-breaking green trains Glasgow Central station hosted the green trains of the … Continued
We’re sharing how we’re on a journey to a cleaner, greener future as world leaders meet in Scotland to speed up action against climate change. This week, Glasgow plays host to the 26th UN Climate Change Conference of the Parties (COP26). Caring for our planet is important to our passengers and it’s important to us. … Continued
National Rail double arrow logo goes green in new campaign ahead of COP26. Today on World Car Free Day (22 September), the rail industry has launched the We Mean Green campaign to encourage more people and businesses to choose greener trains over congested roads. With the United Nationals climate summit, COP26, starting on 1 November … Continued