Latest Network Rail News
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Amey to Carry Out Assessments Across Eastern UK Rail Network
Amey has announced it has secured two framework contracts to carry out structural assessments across Network Rail's Eastern Region.
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Behaviour Notices to Reduce Antisocial Activity on UK Railway
The Rail Delivery Group has announced that Railway Behaviour Notices will begin to be rolled out across the UK rail network this summer.
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Network Rail Opens Flagship Maintenance Unit at Barnetby
Network Rail has announced the official opening of a new flagship maintenance delivery unit (MDU) at Barnetby.
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Consortium-Led Trial Evaluates Drone Use Around Key Rail Infrastructure
NATS, DroneCloud and Network Rail have completed a project that explores how drones could be used at scale around national infrastructure.
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£20 Million Upgrade Begins on Scotland's First Electrified Railway
A new £20 million project to upgrade overhead power lines on sections of the North Clyde lines has officially begun.
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UK: First Phase of Mid Cornwall Metro Services Officially Begin
The first phase of the new Mid Cornwall Metro has begun operation, with local business leaders welcoming the service between Newquay and Par…
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UK: Latest National Timetable Changes to Increase Capacity & Connectivity
National rail timetable changes aim to bring increased capacity, improved connectivity and targeted service enhancements across England.
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UK: New Leadership Team to Align Track & Train Across Anglia
A new leadership team has brought together c2c, Greater Anglia and Network Rail Anglia, enabling a closer alignment across Eastern England.
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Third of Four HSTs Fitted with ETCS Equipment in Loughborough
Network Rail has celebrated the conversion of the third of a set of four 16 Class 43 power cars in Loughborough.
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One Big Circle Partners with Global Leader Loram to Accelerate Expansion
One Big Circle is proud to announce a strategic partnership with global rail maintenance leader LORAM Maintenance of Way.
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UK: Contracts Signed to Reopen Portishead Line
The reinstatement of the Portishead railway line is now one step closer to realisation following the signing of contracts worth £200 million…
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Industry Leaders & Technology Experts Gather at Launch of British Rail's First Joint AI Action Plan
Network Rail has celebrated the launch of the British rail sector's first-ever joint AI action plan at an event in London.
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Network Rail Prevents Lineside Fires During Annual Safety Programme
Network Rail has celebrated another successful iteration of a safety programme carried out across Teesside, County Durham and the North East…
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Two Derby Locations Make Shortlist for New GBR HQ
Two locations in Derby have made the final shortlist for the brand-new Great British Railways (GBR) headquarters.
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Network Rail Signs Deal with RWE for Renewable Energy Supply
Network Rail has signed a new deal advancing its journey towards powering all its offices, depots and managed stations with renewable energy…
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Rail Industry to Phase out Signal Post Telephones in England
The Rail Safety and Standards Board Industry Leadership Group has decided to move away from the use of signal post telephones.
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UK: Network Rail to Restore Two Heritage Structures in Bath
Network Rail will carry out major restoration works on Bath's Sydney Gardens footbridge and eastern entrance to the Box Tunnel.
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New Quantum Navigation Technology Trialled on British Rail Network
New systems are being designed to measure train position with extreme precision via the use of quantum navigation technologies.
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Network Rail Unveils New Maintenance Depot in Manchester
Network Rail has unveiled a brand-new, £10 million rail maintenance depot in Guide Bridge, Greater Manchester.
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Over 1,000 Lifesaving Interventions on Anglia Railway in Five Years
Network Rail has released data that shows that 176 lifesaving interventions took place across the Anglia railway route in 2025.
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How Drones Are Transforming Railway Incident Response
Drones are becoming an important tool, helping railway engineers inspect infrastructure, respond to incidents and keep trains running safely…
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New Government-Backed Deal to Enable Return of Regular Cross-Channel Rail Freight
A new deal will see Network Rail and Platform4 take long-term control of the Barking Eurohub site in east London.
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Work to Commence on Portishead–Bristol Line Restoration
Major work to restore the long-dormant railway linking Portishead and Bristol is set to commence this coming spring.
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Scotland: Major Work Begins to Electrify Borders Railway
Network Rail has announced that it will begin the first stage of electrification on the Borders Railway on Saturday 21 February.