Supporting vulnerable people during the pandemic has been an important cause for us on the railway. The rail industry has come together to give people help and hope at a time when they may have felt even more isolated – and when they may have not known where to turn. We’re proud to have supported … Continued
Trespass and vandalism on the railway are illegal and extremely dangerous. They also cause delays to journeys … Trespassing on the railway is illegal and dangerous. You could be taken to court and face a £1000 fine. Watch this video to find out how they can cause significant disruption and what we do when someone has … 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
We have extended our support to domestic abuse victims by leading the rail industry in implementing an Online Safe Spaces service portal on our website. Developed by Royal Mail Group in collaboration with crisis charity Hestia and the UKSAYSNOMORE campaign, Online Safe Spaces is a virtual portal which can be installed on websites free of charge. It provides support, … Continued
Network Rail is warning against the dangers of trespass on the railway during the government’s restrictions to combat coronavirus. Network Rail is urging people to stay off the tracks and not put themselves and others at risk as it prepares to gradually increase rail services. Allan Spence, head of public and passenger safety for Network … Continued
Parents and guardians are being urged to hammer home the railway safety message ‘keep off the tracks’ amid the schools shut-down. ‘Holidays’ always lead to a spike in railway trespass, often with horrendous consequences for children and their families. More than 13,500 trespass incidents occur on the rail network each year, a quarter of which … 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
We’re issuing a fresh warning to drivers about the dangers of level crossing misuse after a lorry smashed through a barrier last Friday. We have shared CCTV footage of the incident in Hartlebury, Worcestershire, which caused significant disruption and risked people’s lives: It caused delays to passengers travelling between Kidderminster and Stourbridge after the incident … 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