https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/tags/tag/network rail/ Network Rail News en Breaking Travel News Copyright 2026 2026-04-19T08:35:23+00:00 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/network-rail-completes-1.8m-improvement-programme-on-mallaig-line/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/network-rail-completes-1.8m-improvement-programme-on-mallaig-line/ Network Rail has completed a £1.8 million programme of work that will improve the resilience of the railway on the Mallaig line at Lochailort in the West Highlands. Fri, 05 Aug 2022 20:00:43 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/rail-bridge-set-for-demolition-in-glasgows-southside/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/rail-bridge-set-for-demolition-in-glasgows-southside/ Network Rail is removing the bridge on Nithsdale Road as part of the Barrhead to Glasgow electrification project. Wed, 03 Aug 2022 15:30:40 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/august-bank-holiday-rail-works-set-to-improve-passengers-journeys/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/august-bank-holiday-rail-works-set-to-improve-passengers-journeys/ Passengers are advised to check before they travel this August Bank Holiday as Network Rail is set to carry out track, signalling and overhead wire works to improve Anglia’s rail network. Mon, 01 Aug 2022 01:30:22 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/network-rail-moves-ahead-with-maintenance-reforms/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/network-rail-moves-ahead-with-maintenance-reforms/ Network Rail has formally started the legal consultation process with its trades unions on the maintenance reforms required to modernise and improve productivity and efficiency. Sun, 31 Jul 2022 21:50:11 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/railway-between-kilmarnock-and-barassie-set-to-re-open-next-week/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/railway-between-kilmarnock-and-barassie-set-to-re-open-next-week/ An Ayrshire railway line is set to re-open following extensive work to repair a void that opened up close to the tracks. Fri, 29 Jul 2022 04:45:50 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/calder-valley-rail-route-to-keep-transpennine-passengers-moving-this-august/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/calder-valley-rail-route-to-keep-transpennine-passengers-moving-this-august/ The newly reinforced Calder Valley line will keep passengers moving this Summer as Network Rail upgrades a bridge in Huddersfield to unlock space for more trains in the future. Thu, 28 Jul 2022 21:40:29 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/severely-reduced-trains-at-london-euston-during-rmt-strike/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/severely-reduced-trains-at-london-euston-during-rmt-strike/ Passengers planning on travelling during RMT strike action are being warned not to get caught out with trains finishing much earlier than normal. Wed, 27 Jul 2022 06:15:31 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/railway-prepares-for-network-wide-rmt-strike-on-wednesday/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/railway-prepares-for-network-wide-rmt-strike-on-wednesday/ Network Rail Scotland and train companies are working closely to run as many services as possible during industrial action by the RMT union this Wednesday (July 27). Tue, 26 Jul 2022 02:30:57 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/passengers-reminded-to-plan-ahead-and-only-travel-by-train-if-necessary-on/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/passengers-reminded-to-plan-ahead-and-only-travel-by-train-if-necessary-on/ The rail industry is reminding passengers that services will be severely disrupted on Wednesday as a result of another national strike called by the leadership of the RMT union. Mon, 25 Jul 2022 17:20:37 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/network-rail-launches-resilience-taskforce-in-wake-of-record-breaking-heatw/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/network-rail-launches-resilience-taskforce-in-wake-of-record-breaking-heatw/ Network Rail has announced the launch of a new taskforce led by independent experts to investigate and make recommendations on how the railway can develop its approach to resilience during hot weather following this week’s unprecedented heatwave. Thu, 21 Jul 2022 05:30:30 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/passengers-urged-to-plan-ahead-and-only-travel-by-train-if-necessary-on-27/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/passengers-urged-to-plan-ahead-and-only-travel-by-train-if-necessary-on-27/ The rail industry is in the process of finalising another special ‘strike day’ timetable for next Wednesday (27th July) ahead of a fourth day of national strike action called by the leadership of the RMT that will again bring unnecessary and entirely avoidable disruption for passengers. Wed, 20 Jul 2022 23:45:12 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/10.5m-refurbishment-of-iconic-140-year-old-oxted-viaduct-is-complete/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/10.5m-refurbishment-of-iconic-140-year-old-oxted-viaduct-is-complete/ Passengers travelling on the line from South Croydon to Uckfield can look forward to travelling safely over the Oxted Viaduct for decades to come after a £10.5m upgrade. Sun, 17 Jul 2022 22:50:45 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/new-charging-points-at-edinburgh-waverley-station/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/new-charging-points-at-edinburgh-waverley-station/ Rail passengers with electric vehicles will be able to charge while they travel thanks to the introduction of 84 new electric vehicle charging points at Edinburgh Waverley station. Sun, 17 Jul 2022 08:00:07 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/travel-advice-for-north-west-with-tracks-set-to-exceed-50c/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/travel-advice-for-north-west-with-tracks-set-to-exceed-50c/ Rail passengers in the North West are being advised to plan ahead with heatwave conditions expected to impact journeys next week. Sat, 16 Jul 2022 08:00:31 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/major-6.8m-upgrade-at-st-albans-city-station-is-back-on-track/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/major-6.8m-upgrade-at-st-albans-city-station-is-back-on-track/ Plans to improve St Albans City station are getting back on track this summer, as Network Rail resumes work on the £6.8m revamp. Wed, 13 Jul 2022 15:15:49 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/new-independent-report-network-rail-guilty-of-restrictive-and-inflexible-wo/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/new-independent-report-network-rail-guilty-of-restrictive-and-inflexible-wo/ Network Rail has published an independent study by specialist infrastructure consultancy, Nichols, looking at how maintenance of infrastructure and key assets is carried out in other comparable industries in the UK and across Europe. Wed, 13 Jul 2022 10:35:56 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/network-rail-announces-yorkshires-first-new-electric-railway-in-25-years/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/network-rail-announces-yorkshires-first-new-electric-railway-in-25-years/ The first miles of new electric overhead wires on a mainline in Yorkshire for over 25 years are now up, marking a step-change in progress for the multi-billion-pound Transpennine Route Upgrade. Wed, 13 Jul 2022 01:30:19 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/network-rail-uses-trees-to-tackle-graffiti-hotspot-in-south-london/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/network-rail-uses-trees-to-tackle-graffiti-hotspot-in-south-london/ Network Rail has planted 35 trees at an unsightly graffiti hotspot in London in a bid to deter taggers from vandalising the railway and saving thousands of pounds in cleaning costs. Tue, 12 Jul 2022 09:50:43 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/biggest-upgrade-in-over-50-years-at-billingham-station-gets-underway/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/biggest-upgrade-in-over-50-years-at-billingham-station-gets-underway/ A £3.59m campaign to make Billingham station more accessible is now underway, kickstarting a programme of improvements for Northern passengers. Mon, 11 Jul 2022 08:59:24 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/charge-while-you-travel-new-electric-vehicle-charging-points-at-network-rai/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/charge-while-you-travel-new-electric-vehicle-charging-points-at-network-rai/ Rail passengers with electric vehicles will be able to charge while they travel thanks to the introduction of 450 new electric vehicle charging points at Network Rail-managed car parks at railway stations. Sun, 10 Jul 2022 16:00:43 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/aberdeen-inverness-rail-closure-enables-station-works/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/aberdeen-inverness-rail-closure-enables-station-works/ Passengers are being reminded that services between Aberdeen and Inverness will be disrupted this weekend as work to build the new Inverness Airport station continues. Sun, 10 Jul 2022 10:00:28 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/multi-million-pound-rail-flood-protection-project-gets-underway/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/multi-million-pound-rail-flood-protection-project-gets-underway/ Network Rail has begun work to install around 10,000 tonnes of rock armour alongside a stretch of the Cambrian Line to make it more resilient and reliable for passengers. Fri, 08 Jul 2022 16:00:58 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/massive-investment-energises-scotlands-railway-electrification-ambitions/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/massive-investment-energises-scotlands-railway-electrification-ambitions/ Network Rail will invest more than £120m of Scottish Government funding in the next three years to boost the electricity power supply into Scotland’s railway network. Sat, 02 Jul 2022 12:30:27 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/a-better-railway-for-passengers-as-commonwealth-games-excitement-builds/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/a-better-railway-for-passengers-as-commonwealth-games-excitement-builds/ Passengers travelling on the Chiltern main line between Dorridge and Birmingham Moor Street have a more reliable railway after work was completed ahead of the Commonwealth Games. Tue, 28 Jun 2022 19:47:49 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/passengers-reminded-only-travel-by-rail-this-weekend-if-necessary/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/passengers-reminded-only-travel-by-rail-this-weekend-if-necessary/ The rail industry is reminding passengers to only travel by train if necessary at the weekend due to continued RMT strike action on Saturday which will lead to a significantly reduced rail service across the country. Fri, 24 Jun 2022 22:00:24 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/new-hi-tech-weather-stations-monitoring-heatwave-on-uk-railways/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/new-hi-tech-weather-stations-monitoring-heatwave-on-uk-railways/ A network of new hi-tech weather stations are in action for this first time during hot weather to reduce rail delays on the West Coast main line, and rail routes in the West Midlands and North West. Sat, 18 Jun 2022 12:45:12 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/passengers-encouraged-to-top-up-from-station-tap-on-world-refill-day/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/passengers-encouraged-to-top-up-from-station-tap-on-world-refill-day/ Passengers travelling through two of Scotland’s busiest railway stations are being encouraged to top up with Scottish tap water as part of a global campaign to prevent plastic pollution. Sat, 18 Jun 2022 03:45:11 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/railway-prepares-for-network-wide-rmt-strike/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/railway-prepares-for-network-wide-rmt-strike/ The railway in Scotland is preparing for network-wide strike action by the RMT union on 21, 23 and 25 June which will severely limit the number of services operating for passengers and freight. Thu, 16 Jun 2022 04:45:56 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/rail-strike-day-timetables-outlined-as-passengers-urged-to-plan-ahead/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/rail-strike-day-timetables-outlined-as-passengers-urged-to-plan-ahead/ The finishing touches are being made to a special railway timetable that will be in operation across England, Scotland and Wales from Monday 20th to Sunday 26th June (inclusive). The special timetable, to be published on Friday, aims to offer the best service possible for passengers and freight users despite the unwarranted industrial action planned next week by the RMT union. Wed, 15 Jun 2022 15:05:28 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/birmingham-new-street-station-signalling-system-goes-digital/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/birmingham-new-street-station-signalling-system-goes-digital/ Work to overhaul the signalling system at Britain’s busiest interchange station has reached a major milestone. Mon, 13 Jun 2022 02:00:02 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/northern-city-line-closed-on-sunday-19-june-for-more-testing-of-digital-sig/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/northern-city-line-closed-on-sunday-19-june-for-more-testing-of-digital-sig/ Passengers intending to travel on the Northern City Line between Finsbury Park and Moorgate on Sunday 19 June are asked to plan ahead as work is taking place to further test digital signalling on the route. Sun, 12 Jun 2022 11:00:07 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/levelling-up-boost-to-transform-bristol-temple-quarter-and-bristol-temple-m/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/levelling-up-boost-to-transform-bristol-temple-quarter-and-bristol-temple-m/ Thousands of new homes and jobs will be created through the regeneration of Bristol Temple Quarter, thanks to £95m in government funding, Levelling Up Minister Neil O’Brien MP has announced. Sat, 11 Jun 2022 11:00:31 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/talks-continue-in-uk-rail-dispute/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/talks-continue-in-uk-rail-dispute/ Andrew Haines, Network Rail’s chief executive responds to news of strike dates being announced by the RMT. Wed, 08 Jun 2022 02:00:05 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/railway-open-for-passengers-celebrating-queens-platinum-jubilee/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/railway-open-for-passengers-celebrating-queens-platinum-jubilee/ Passengers are being advised that rail routes between London, the Midlands and North West will be open as usual during the Platinum Jubilee bank holiday weekend (2-5 June). Thu, 02 Jun 2022 00:00:49 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/track-upgrades-to-bring-more-reliable-journeys-for-yorkshires-rail-passenge/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/track-upgrades-to-bring-more-reliable-journeys-for-yorkshires-rail-passenge/ This weekend hundreds of Network Rail workers will carry out key upgrades to the railway in Yorkshire in a boost to reliability. Mon, 30 May 2022 16:45:22 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/passengers-reminded-of-railway-closure-ahead-of-commonwealth-games/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/passengers-reminded-of-railway-closure-ahead-of-commonwealth-games/ The Chiltern main line between Dorridge and Birmingham Moor Street will be closed for four days next month as work continues to improve passenger journeys for the Commonwealth Games. Sun, 29 May 2022 18:00:23 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/network-rail-staff-deliver-vital-equipment-for-ukrainian-railway/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/network-rail-staff-deliver-vital-equipment-for-ukrainian-railway/ Network Rail staff have come to the aid of rail colleagues in Ukraine after delivering a convoy of vehicles loaded with equipment to help keep the Ukrainian railway running. Sun, 29 May 2022 06:00:04 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/talk-not-walk-says-network-rail-in-response-to-rmt-industrial-action-vote/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/talk-not-walk-says-network-rail-in-response-to-rmt-industrial-action-vote/ Andrew Haines, Network Rail’s chief executive responds to the RMT’s announcement that its members have voted in favour of industrial action. Sat, 28 May 2022 02:00:22 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/lime-street-station-passenger-advice-for-liverpool-fc-victory-parade/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/lime-street-station-passenger-advice-for-liverpool-fc-victory-parade/ Liverpool FC fans planning to travel to the city by rail for this weekend’s victory parade are being advised to check before they travel as Lime Street station will be extremely busy. Fri, 27 May 2022 16:00:18 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/first-train-runs-on-midlands-newest-and-longest-railway-bridge/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/first-train-runs-on-midlands-newest-and-longest-railway-bridge/ The Midlands’ newest and longest railway bridge is now fully functional after carrying its first freight train. Tue, 24 May 2022 22:00:05 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/multi-million-pound-upgrade-begins-on-hope-valley-railway-line/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/multi-million-pound-upgrade-begins-on-hope-valley-railway-line/ Ground-breaking work on a £145m rail reliability upgrade between Manchester and Sheffield will start later this month. Mon, 23 May 2022 10:34:28 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/london-euston-passenger-assistance-buggies-replaced-after-stellar-service/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/london-euston-passenger-assistance-buggies-replaced-after-stellar-service/ Together they’ve travelled further than the moon so now the entire fleet of passenger assistance buggies at London Euston station have been replaced after 18 years. Sat, 21 May 2022 14:20:52 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/network-rail-announces-selmeston-solar-rail-connection-project-will-not-pro/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/network-rail-announces-selmeston-solar-rail-connection-project-will-not-pro/ Network Rail and Riding Sunbeams are regrettably unable to continue with the Selmeston Solar Rail Connection project to power electric trains from a community solar farm near Berwick, Sussex. Fri, 20 May 2022 23:20:58 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/reston-station-prepares-to-welcome-first-services/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/reston-station-prepares-to-welcome-first-services/ Network Rail has completed the construction of Reston station. The station, situated in Scotland has been backed by £20m of investment from the Scottish Government. Completion will enable trains to call at the village for the first time since 1964 – with services set to call from Monday 23 May. Fri, 20 May 2022 14:03:25 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/brighter-journeys-campaign-arrives-at-cardiff-central/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/brighter-journeys-campaign-arrives-at-cardiff-central/ Network Rail, Transport for Wales and the wider rail industry has teamed up with mental health charity, Chasing the Stigma, to support passengers’ wellbeing with a colourful, floral surprise. Tue, 17 May 2022 14:27:58 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/orr-confirms-green-light-for-elizabeth-line-opening/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/orr-confirms-green-light-for-elizabeth-line-opening/ London’s Elizabeth line has received its final authorisations of its trains, stations, and infrastructure from the rail regulator ahead of its opening on Tuesday 24 May. Tue, 17 May 2022 04:32:52 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/railway-to-stay-open-during-queens-platinum-jubilee-weekend/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/railway-to-stay-open-during-queens-platinum-jubilee-weekend/ The vast majority of Britain’s rail network will be open as usual during the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee bank holiday weekend (2-5 June), with no closures into any of the major London stations meaning passengers can rely on the railway to join the Queen’s landmark celebrations. Thu, 12 May 2022 10:03:42 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/brighter-journeys-campaign-set-to-breathe-life-and-joy-into-railway-station/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/brighter-journeys-campaign-set-to-breathe-life-and-joy-into-railway-station/ Mental Health Awareness Week will see the Brighter Journeys campaign grace the concourses of Britain’s railway stations as a way of making them brighter, happier community hubs. The joint campaign between the rail industry and mental health charity, Chasing the Stigma, aims to support passengers’ wellbeing as people return to the railway since the lifting of Covid restrictions. Tue, 10 May 2022 08:25:27 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/midlands-longest-railway-bridge-to-be-installed-this-weekend/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/midlands-longest-railway-bridge-to-be-installed-this-weekend/ Final preparations are underway to install a new landmark railway bridge in Birmingham which will become the longest single-span railway structure in the West Midlands. Fri, 06 May 2022 00:32:07 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/network-rail-eases-back-on-engineering-for-queens-platinum-jubilee-weekend/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/network-rail-eases-back-on-engineering-for-queens-platinum-jubilee-weekend/ Passengers are advised to plan ahead over the May Bank Holiday weekend as Network Rail works on two major projects to improve the railway. Fri, 29 Apr 2022 17:06:44 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/network-rail-carrying-out-70m-upgrades-over-may-bank-holiday/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/network-rail-carrying-out-70m-upgrades-over-may-bank-holiday/ Britain’s Network Rail is asking passengers to check before they travel ahead of the Early May Bank Holiday, as it prepares to invest £70m on 550 projects to upgrade the railway. Thu, 28 Apr 2022 10:56:38 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/passengers-reminded-to-travel-either-side-of-early-may-bank-holiday/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/passengers-reminded-to-travel-either-side-of-early-may-bank-holiday/ Passengers travelling between London Euston and Scotland over the early May bank holiday are being urged to travel either side of the long weekend. Thu, 28 Apr 2022 01:43:37 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/major-changes-to-train-services-on-hounslow-line-in-may/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/major-changes-to-train-services-on-hounslow-line-in-may/ Network Rail engineers changed their plans so the return of the much-loved Army vs Navy rugby match at Twickenham on Saturday 30 April can go ahead with a full train service. Wed, 27 Apr 2022 03:56:49 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/swing-bridge-upgrades-will-deliver-more-reliable-journeys/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/swing-bridge-upgrades-will-deliver-more-reliable-journeys/ Network Rail’s planned upgrade of the electrical and mechanical systems of three swing bridges at Reedham, Somerleyton and Oulton Broad, East Anglia will improve reliability for passengers and reduce disruption for boat users. Tue, 26 Apr 2022 14:56:30 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/improvement-programme-planned-for-early-may-bank-holiday/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/improvement-programme-planned-for-early-may-bank-holiday/ Network Rail engineers will be working around-the-clock this May Bank Holiday to deliver vital improvements for passengers. Sat, 23 Apr 2022 08:34:33 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/increased-reliability-for-southend-rail-passengers/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/increased-reliability-for-southend-rail-passengers/ Network Rail continued work on upgrading the overhead wiring system on the line between London and Shoeburyness over the four-day Easter period, improving reliability for thousands of passengers. Fri, 22 Apr 2022 13:21:22 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/major-easter-rail-upgrades-complete-between-london-and-scotland/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/major-easter-rail-upgrades-complete-between-london-and-scotland/ Network Rail has completed a range of essential upgrades to the railway between London Euston, the Midlands, North West and Scotland over Easter. Thu, 21 Apr 2022 07:03:35 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/midlands-railway-network-signed-up-for-a-massive-summer-of-sport/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/midlands-railway-network-signed-up-for-a-massive-summer-of-sport/ With 100 days until the Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games Network Rail has revealed how it’s warming up to carry 1 million extra passengers during a massive summer of sport. Wed, 20 Apr 2022 13:38:51 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/new-railway-bridge-to-be-driven-through-leamington-spa-this-easter/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/new-railway-bridge-to-be-driven-through-leamington-spa-this-easter/ Final preparations are being made before a new railway bridge is driven through the streets of Leamington Spa this Easter. Fri, 15 Apr 2022 06:15:55 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/why-is-london-euston-station-closed-over-the-easter-bank-holiday/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/why-is-london-euston-station-closed-over-the-easter-bank-holiday/ Details have been released explaining why London Euston station must be closed during essential railway improvements over the Easter bank holiday. Thu, 14 Apr 2022 16:08:10 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/network-rail-carries-out-2m-graffiti-spring-clean/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/network-rail-carries-out-2m-graffiti-spring-clean/ Network Rail teams across the country have been working to freshen up Britain’s railway in the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee year with more than £2m of funding being used to target the removal of unsightly graffiti which blights infrastructure. Thu, 14 Apr 2022 05:24:11 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/uk-government-pledges-7.6-million-for-rail-innovation/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/uk-government-pledges-7.6-million-for-rail-innovation/ The UK government has made £7.6 million available for cutting-edge technology that will help transform rail travel. Wed, 13 Apr 2022 10:45:36 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/rail-passengers-urged-to-plan-ahead-this-easter/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/rail-passengers-urged-to-plan-ahead-this-easter/ Network Rail is reminding passengers to check before they travel this Easter as it prepares to invest £83m on 530 projects to upgrade the railway. Mon, 11 Apr 2022 13:51:03 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/southend-rail-passengers-urged-to-plan-ahead-this-easter/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/southend-rail-passengers-urged-to-plan-ahead-this-easter/ Passengers travelling on the c2c Line between London and Shoeburyness are urged to check before they travel as Network Rail continues it’s work to upgrade the overhead wiring system. Residents are also being reminded that the level crossing at East Tilbury station will also be closed for short periods throughout the work. Mon, 11 Apr 2022 09:47:11 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/network-rail-begins-20m-overhaul-of-paddington-station/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/network-rail-begins-20m-overhaul-of-paddington-station/ Over the next 18 months Network Rail will be making significant changes to Paddington station to provide passengers with new and improved facilities. The Grade 1 listed structure is currently benefitting from a renovation of its roof and an upgrade to its lighting system above the platforms. Fri, 31 Jul 2015 08:06:30 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/network-rail-school-girls-think-engineering-is-a-job-for-the-boys/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/network-rail-school-girls-think-engineering-is-a-job-for-the-boys/ Many girls believe engineering is a job for boys, according to a survey of 12-17-year-olds published today by Network Rail. Engineering is second only to the construction industry in struggling to overcome the gender divide, the survey found. Sat, 02 May 2015 00:00:16 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/vital-weekend-engineering-works-to-keep-scotlands-railway-moving/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/vital-weekend-engineering-works-to-keep-scotlands-railway-moving/ Network Rail engineers will be delivering over £12m of improvement projects on key lines on Scotland’s railway during May. Fri, 01 May 2015 00:00:52 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/transport-for-london-adopts-network-rails-passport-to-the-railway-infrastru/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/transport-for-london-adopts-network-rails-passport-to-the-railway-infrastru/ In a significant step towards the vision of ‘One Industry One Card’, Network Rail and Transport for London (TfL) have signed an agreement to extend the use of Sentinel to London Underground and its supply chain. Thu, 30 Apr 2015 00:00:12 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/check-before-you-travel-this-may-day-weekend/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/check-before-you-travel-this-may-day-weekend/ Level crossings will be enhanced to the most modern standards and sections of track will be replaced by Network Rail’s Orange Army to deliver a better service for passengers. Tue, 28 Apr 2015 00:00:48 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/ghost-station-uncovered-in-thameslink-construction/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/ghost-station-uncovered-in-thameslink-construction/ The ghostly remains of a long-lost South London railway station – closed 100 years ago - have been uncovered by engineers constructing the Bermondsey Dive Under, as part of the Thameslink Programme. Wed, 22 Apr 2015 00:00:44 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/europcar-wins-network-rail-contract/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/europcar-wins-network-rail-contract/ Europcar, the leader in car hire services in Europe, has been chosen by Network Rail as the sole supplier of cars and light commercial vehicles for its nationwide vehicle rental requirements. Sat, 18 Apr 2015 23:00:08 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/network-rails-latest-pay-offer-rejected-by-the-unions/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/network-rails-latest-pay-offer-rejected-by-the-unions/ Network Rail has received news from the RMT & TSSA regarding the latest pay offer for the operations (including controllers), maintenance and bands 5-8 bargaining groups that it as to move forward with a strike ballot. Sat, 18 Apr 2015 22:00:41 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/passengers-reminded-to-check-before-they-travel-through-moorfields-station/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/passengers-reminded-to-check-before-they-travel-through-moorfields-station/ Work has begun this week at Moorfields station as part of an £8m investment which will transform it into a modern station serving Liverpool’s business district. Sat, 18 Apr 2015 00:00:49 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/better-faster-quieter-rail-journeys-get-a-step-closer-at-bedford/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/better-faster-quieter-rail-journeys-get-a-step-closer-at-bedford/ Passengers are a step closer to better, faster, quieter journeys today as Network Rail completed a major programme of work to rebuild a road bridge to the north of Bedford three weeks early, as part of a £1.6bn railway upgrade plan that’s underway on the main line to and from London St Pancras. Fri, 17 Apr 2015 00:00:05 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/network-rail-constructive-talks-lead-to-significant-progress-on-pay-offer/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/network-rail-constructive-talks-lead-to-significant-progress-on-pay-offer/ During the course of three days of talks facilitated by Acas, Network Rail, RMT, TSSA and Unite trade unions have been discussing the pay deals for 2015 to 2018 for the operations (including controllers), maintenance and bands 5-8 bargaining groups. Mon, 13 Apr 2015 00:00:37 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/birmingham-new-street-station-to-feature-state-of-the-art-external-advertis/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/birmingham-new-street-station-to-feature-state-of-the-art-external-advertis/ The redeveloped Birmingham New Street is to be one of the first stations in the country to feature state-of-the-art advertising screens above all of its main entrances. Sun, 12 Apr 2015 00:00:28 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/network-rail-makes-comment-on-this-weeks-disruption-in-the-thames-valley-ar/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/network-rail-makes-comment-on-this-weeks-disruption-in-the-thames-valley-ar/ Network Rail, today have released a statement apologising to passengers for the disruption and inconvenience caused by the signalling issues in the Thames Valley area this week. Sat, 11 Apr 2015 00:00:06 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/st-pancras-international-improvements-continue/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/st-pancras-international-improvements-continue/ East Midlands Trains passengers are being reminded of changes to their journeys next weekend (January 31 and February 1) when essential improvement work takes place on the main line into St Pancras International. Fri, 23 Jan 2015 18:30:31 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/government-warns-network-rail-to-improve-investment-plans/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/government-warns-network-rail-to-improve-investment-plans/ Members of Parliament in the UK have warn Network rail must show it can deliver record investment, following Christmas disruption. Members of the House of Commons transport committee welcomes record investment committed to the ‘classic’ rail network but calls for greater regional balance in spending. Fri, 23 Jan 2015 12:07:11 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/network-rail-removes-the-mail-conveyor-at-temple-meads-station-time-lapse/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/network-rail-removes-the-mail-conveyor-at-temple-meads-station-time-lapse/ In December last year, engineers from Network Rail’s ‘orange army’ began the process of removing the old Royal Mail mail conveyor from Bristol Temple Meads station, culminating in the structure being lifted out on Christmas Day. Fri, 16 Jan 2015 16:00:27 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/storm-conditions-to-affect-some-west-of-scotland-rail-services/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/storm-conditions-to-affect-some-west-of-scotland-rail-services/ With winds of up to 90mph expected to hit the West coast of Scotland from early afternoon tomorrow – and snow expected across the country from tonight Wed, 14 Jan 2015 10:21:57 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/prototype-battery-powered-train-carries-passengers-for-first-time/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/prototype-battery-powered-train-carries-passengers-for-first-time/ The first battery-powered train to run on Britain’s rail network in more than half a century carries its first passengers this week. This marks an important milestone in the project to demonstrate the viability of an eco-friendly battery-powered train for the twenty-first century. Tue, 13 Jan 2015 15:27:36 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/network-rail-announces-16m-enhancement-for-edinburgh-fife-line/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/network-rail-announces-16m-enhancement-for-edinburgh-fife-line/ Network Rail and Transport Minister Derek Mackay have announced that one of Scotland’s iconic rail routes will benefit from a £16m signalling enhancement. Mon, 12 Jan 2015 15:41:40 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/passengers-reminded-of-manchester-airport-station-weekend-closure/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/passengers-reminded-of-manchester-airport-station-weekend-closure/ Work to complete the new fourth platform at Manchester Airport station will resume this weekend as Network Rail begins to install the new track and signalling. Fri, 09 Jan 2015 12:17:11 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/difficult-weekend-journeys-ahead-between-york-and-leeds/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/difficult-weekend-journeys-ahead-between-york-and-leeds/ Network Rail engineers will replace part of the track to make journeys more reliable on the route between York, Church Fenton and Leeds Thu, 08 Jan 2015 16:02:24 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/network-rail-plans-for-faster-more-frequent-services-in-the-north-of-englan/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/network-rail-plans-for-faster-more-frequent-services-in-the-north-of-englan/ A consultation on the development of the railway between Manchester Piccadilly and Manchester Oxford Road stations will be launched next week. Fri, 12 Sep 2014 06:00:55 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/work-to-upgrade-uk-midland-main-line-continues/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/work-to-upgrade-uk-midland-main-line-continues/ Work to reconstruct three bridges between Bedford and Wellingborough stations is set to start this month, as part of a major investment to provide more reliable journeys for passengers on the Midland Main Line. Thu, 11 Sep 2014 06:00:30 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/station-retail-continues-to-shine/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/station-retail-continues-to-shine/ Figures released today by Network Rail have revealed more evidence of the changing face of modern retail with in-station retail spend once again outperforming the high street average, and growing for the ninth quarter in a row. Wed, 10 Sep 2014 06:00:04 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/stark-safety-warning-to-uks-grimsby-level-crossing-users/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/stark-safety-warning-to-uks-grimsby-level-crossing-users/ Network Rail and the British Transport Police (BTP) have today issued a warning that reckless and dangerous behaviour at Grimsby town centre level crossing could end in tragedy. Mon, 21 Jul 2014 06:00:00 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/rochdale-road-bridge-to-be-replaced/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/rochdale-road-bridge-to-be-replaced/ The bridge over the railway on Rochdale Road in Manchester is to be rebuilt as part of Network Rail’s £1bn+ investment in the north west. Sun, 20 Jul 2014 06:00:07 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/passengers-reminded-of-chorley-tunnel-closure/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/passengers-reminded-of-chorley-tunnel-closure/ Passengers are being reminded that train services between Chorley and Leyland will be disrupted from today, Saturday 19 July until the end of August as part of Network Rail’s investment in the railway in the north west. Sat, 19 Jul 2014 06:00:43 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/new-waiting-room-and-retail-unit-opens-at-clapham-station/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/new-waiting-room-and-retail-unit-opens-at-clapham-station/ Passengers travelling from platforms 13 and 14 at Clapham station will benefit from a new waiting room and retail outlet from Tuesday 15 July. Fri, 18 Jul 2014 06:00:49 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/uks-roundham-level-crossing-users-get-safety-message/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/uks-roundham-level-crossing-users-get-safety-message/ Users of Roundham level crossing in Kidlington are being targeted this week in a campaign by Network Rail and British Transport Police (BTP) to help them stay safe on the railway. Wed, 16 Jul 2014 06:00:16 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/services-between-liverpool-and-st-helens-resume/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/services-between-liverpool-and-st-helens-resume/ The line between Liverpool and St Helens has reopened yesterday (14 July) after a nine-day closure to improve the railway in the north west of England. Tue, 15 Jul 2014 06:00:51 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/work-begins-on-replacing-footbridge-and-improving-platforms-at-hartford-sta/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/work-begins-on-replacing-footbridge-and-improving-platforms-at-hartford-sta/ Work will begin this weekend to provide passengers with better platforms and a new footbridge at Hartford station. Sat, 12 Jul 2014 06:00:50 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/lane-closures-as-boltons-trinity-street-bridge-work-to-start-this-month/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/lane-closures-as-boltons-trinity-street-bridge-work-to-start-this-month/ Motorists and residents are being advised that Trinity Street bridge in Bolton will be repaired and resurfaced later this month. Network Rail will be carrying out the work which will require phased lane closures on the road. Thu, 10 Jul 2014 06:00:08 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/roof-refurb-to-be-completed-at-paddington-station/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/roof-refurb-to-be-completed-at-paddington-station/ Passengers are set to benefit from a more pleasant travelling experience after Network Rail awarded a £20m contract to complete the refurbishment of Paddington station’s historic roof. Wed, 09 Jul 2014 06:00:37 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/rail-industry-in-yorkshire-celebrates-a-successful-tour-de-france-stage-1-2/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/rail-industry-in-yorkshire-celebrates-a-successful-tour-de-france-stage-1-2/ As spectators continue to make their way home, the rail industry in Yorkshire is paying tribute to the thousands of passengers who used rail services this weekend for their patience and good humour. Dozens of longer and more frequent trains have run around the region this weekend as the Tour de France Grand Depart took place. Mon, 07 Jul 2014 23:00:38 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/network-rail-to-feature-in-first-ever-public-level-crossing-rescue-scenario/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/network-rail-to-feature-in-first-ever-public-level-crossing-rescue-scenario/ Network Rail is taking part in a live demonstration showing the devastating impact of a level crossing vehicle accident and what is involved in rescuing those involved, at Rescue Day 2014. Sat, 05 Jul 2014 06:00:51 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/improved-blackburn-to-manchester-rail-services-move-a-step-closer/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/improved-blackburn-to-manchester-rail-services-move-a-step-closer/ Improved rail services between Blackburn and Manchester moved a step closer as local politicians lent their support to an agreement between Network Rail and Blackburn with Darwen Council to build a new section of track to accommodate more trains on the route. Wed, 25 Jun 2014 06:00:02 +0000