The Black Friday and Christmas delivery rushes are fast approaching. This means more large vehicles on Britain’s roads so we’ve revealed the most-struck railway bridges in the country as part of our new campaign. The ‘Wise Up, Size Up’ campaign urges lorry drivers and haulage operators to know the heights of their vehicles. It comes … Continued
“We don’t want another family to experience what we have been through.” The parents of a young boy who was electrocuted by overhead power cables have launched a new rail safety campaign film in conjunction with British Transport Police, Network Rail and the wider rail industry. Harrison’s Story is about 11-year-old Harrison Ballantyne, who tragically … Continued
Peep peep! We’ve collaborated with Thomas and Friends® to help raise awareness of the dangers of misusing the railway. You can now watch a special episode of the much-loved children’s programme. (Monday 11th April) and shows Thomas and Sir Topham Hatt on their latest adventure. Watch the video. We will be hosting Thomas and the … Continued
We’ve teamed up with the rail industry to launch the Brighter Journeys mental health campaign alongside charity Chasing the Stigma after a challenging 18 months for many of us. Together, we’re helping make stations feel brighter and happier for your return to the railway this autumn, while also helping those struggling to access support. Anyone … Continued
A new film has underscored the life-threatening dangers of trespass as a third of adults say they would step onto the railway to retrieve a mobile phone. We have teamed up with British Transport Police (BTP) and seven-time Paralympian Simon Munn, MBE to launch Shattered Lives. The film – part of our joint You vs … Continued
Looming lockdown lift sparks youth rail safety warning. Every time someone trespasses on the railway they risk everything that matters to them. That’s why we and British Transport Police are urging parents and guardians to talk to teenagers about rail safety and the devastating potential impact of trespass to them, friends and family, and the … Continued
There is Always Hope campaign launched as new research shows huge rise in mental health issues across Britain as a result of the pandemic. Young people have seen their mental health deteriorate the most since the pandemic began, according to research from Network Rail and national mental health charity Chasing the Stigma. Almost three quarters … 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 this year: 1 – Why rails buckle in Britain Why don’t rails get hot in Europe? The truth is they do. However, in countries typically hotter than ours, rails are … Continued
Bridge strikes cost taxpayers millions of pounds and delay thousands of passengers and road users every year. They’re completely avoidable but continue to affect the railway. In fact, we typically deal with more bridge strikes in October and November than any other time of the year. Why? Research suggests the shorter days and rise in the … Continued