Rail industry joins charity to encourage staff and public to have a cuppa and a catch-up instead for the charity’s annual Brew Monday campaign. So-called ‘Blue Monday’ may be fast approaching but we’re supporting Samaritans to spread the message that there’s no such thing as the saddest day of the year. The suicide prevention charity … Continued
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
We’re using new technology to help us keep the railway running in hot weather. Last year, our teams installed a system of 60 solar-powered weather stations to monitor extreme weather conditions in real-time. The ability to monitor the weather in real time allows us to quickly respond to hot weather incidents and keep more services … Continued
Bridge strikes cost taxpayers millions of pounds and delay thousands of passengers and road users every year. We caught up with Amy Liston, construction, who was dealing with a bridge strike at Machynlleth station, North Wales in September 2020. What happened? During the early morning rush hour on Wednesday 1 September, a tipper-lorry truck struck … Continued
Incredible journeys and adventures await! The railway offers so many opportunities for adventures for young people and families. That’s why we’ve partnered with film production company Studiocanal for its release of The Railway Children Return, the sequel to the much loved book and film, The Railway Children. We hope to inspire families to embark on … 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
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
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