Tags: Network Rail

O Come All Ye Freight-Full: Railway helps to deliver extra Christmas cheer in 200th anniversary year

16th December 2025

As part of Railway 200, freight trains carry more than 1 billion tonnes of goods to prepare for festive period, including millions of Christmas decorations, trees, presents, food and bottles of wine  A freight train can carry as much as 129 HGVs, so the railway is helping to cut traffic jams in the run up to the festivities and deliver a greener Christmas New figures reveal that rail freight is playing an even […]

£4m improvements announced for railway between Dunblane and Bridge of Allan

12th December 2025

More than £4m is being invested in the railway line between Dunblane and Bridge of Allan at the beginning of next year. Engineers will carry out improvements to three structures as part of Network Rail’s commitment to improving the long-term resilience and reliability of the route, helping ensure it remains a trusted transport connection. What’s […]

All aboard! The Polar Express arrives at Euston station

28th November 2025

Families are set to embark on magical journeys from London Euston this year as THE POLAR EXPRESS™ Train Ride arrives in style at the station. After a roaring success last year, the charter train promises to bring the Christmas classic film to life, creating unforgettable memories throughout December. This year, Euston station is proudly hosting The Polar Express again, bringing […]

Upgrades to life expired electrified assets across North West and Central

24th November 2025

To ensure continued reliability, improve safety, and increase performance of electrified infrastructure across Network Rail’s North West and Central region, VolkerRail is upgrading life expired assets across 12 sites along the route. The upgrades form part of the North West Electrification Programme (NWEP) post commission works, to address outstanding deficiencies of assets, and will see […]

Amey secures appointment to Network Rail’s Wales and Western Ecology Framework

7th November 2025

Amey, the leading provider of full life-cycle engineering, operations and decarbonisation solutions for UK infrastructure, has been awarded a place on the Network Rail Wales and Western Ecology Framework for a period of three years. As a supplier on the framework, Amey will deliver the provision of ecology advisory services throughout the rail network in […]

South Eastern Railway deploys IsoMat thermal technology to keep trains on the Tonbridge to Hastings line running in hot weather

15th August 2025

A new type of technology is being trialled on the Tonbridge to Hastings railway line to help keep trains running in hotter weather, and more reliable journeys for passengers and freight customers. The South Eastern Railway has partnered with UK green tech start-up Flint Engineering to combat excessive heat in railway signalling cabinets that can […]

Network Rail to deliver £2.7m rail upgrades in Glasgow’s southside

1st August 2025

A £2.7m project to improve reliability and performance of train services in Glasgow’s southside is set to get underway this August.  The work involves replacing sections of the track on both sides of Pollokshields West Station, including 1.5 miles of new rails, 2,500 sleepers and 2,000 tonnes of ballast (the stone that supports the track). […]

One week to go: Major rail upgrades underway in South Wales

25th July 2025

Network Rail (Wales and Borders) has started a comprehensive programme of engineering works across key rail corridors in South Wales as part of its ongoing commitment to maintaining and improving rail infrastructure. The works, taking place between Saturday 2 August and Monday 11 August, involve track renewals, drainage improvements, and essential maintenance to keep a […]

Railway closing this autumn between Tunbridge Wells, Hastings and Bexhill for essential improvement work

18th July 2025

Southeastern and Southern passengers are being asked to plan ahead over the October half term. Passengers travelling between Tunbridge Wells and Hastings and between Bexhill and Hastings are advised to plan ahead as a major programme of improvement work takes place between Saturday 25 October and Sunday 2 November 2025. Buses will replace Southeastern trains […]

Govia Thameslink Railway carries passengers in 717 using updated version of ETCS

14th July 2025

Govia Thameslink Railway (GTR), with Siemens Mobility, has run its first Class 717 Great Northern train in passenger service using an updated specification of the in-cab digital signalling software, European Train Control System (ETCS). On Monday 8 July, unit 717020 ran on the Northern City Line using ETCS Baseline 3, Release 2 (also referred to […]