Network Rail News
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.
‘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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Network Rail announces Selmeston Solar Rail Connection project will not proceed
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.
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.
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.
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.
Railway to stay open during Queen’s 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.
Brighter Journeys campaign set to breathe life and joy into railway stations this May
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.