Latest Network Rail News
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Network Rail & Southern Rail Issue Response Following Lewes Derailment
Network Rail and Southern Rail have issued a joint response after a train derailment occurred in the Lewes area of East Sussex.
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UK: Major Investment in Brotherton Bridge to Commence on Bank Holiday Weekend
Renewal works are set to be carried out on the track support system across Brotherton Bridge this August bank holiday.
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Transpennine Route Upgrade Works to Begin at Huddersfield Station in Autumn
The Transpennine Route Upgrade will take another major step towards the transformation of Huddersfield station this autumn.
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Network Rail Completes Track Renewal Project at Alfreton Tunnel
Network Rail has completed a track renewal project at the Alfreton Tunnel, enabling smoother and more reliable services in Derbyshire.
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Network Rail to Carry Out £3.5 Million Merseyrail Improvement Works
Network Rail will begin improvement works on the Northern and Wirral lines this autumn, with passengers advised to check journeys in advance…
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UK: Majority of Train Services Resume Across North West
Network Rail has confirmed that the majority of train services across the North West of England have resumed following a power outage.
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UK: Okehampton Interchange Station Begins Passenger Services
The latest addition to the Dartmoor Line, Okehampton Interchange station, has begun offering passenger services.
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Cambridge South Station Welcomes Thousands in First Month
Network Rail has celebrated the opening of the new Cambridge south station, with thousands of passengers travelling in its first month.
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ORR: Network Rail Improves Efficiency, but Must Keep Renewals High
The ORR has stated that Network Rail must demonstrate how it will mitigate the effects of cuts on future rates of renewal.
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Bedford Train Collision: EMR Warns of Prolonged Disruption
Passengers on the Midland Main Line will face significant disruption next week following a fatal train collision near Bedford.
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ORR Gives Go-Ahead for Opening of Cambridge South Station
The Office of Rail and Road (ORR) has officially given final approval for the opening of Cambridge South station.
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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…