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Let’s Walk: Free walking maps at Network Rail stations in London to get more people walking this summer
10,000 free copies of a new walking map that charts a network of quiet and interesting streets in central London is now available at Network Rail’s London stations.
Keeping tags on freight to improve safety across the railway
A new safety scheme has launched which will fit more than 15,000 of Britain’s freight locomotives and wagons with technology that enables the condition of wheelsets – a pair of wheels mounted on an axle – to be monitored in real-time.
Railway open for passengers during Queen’s Platinum Jubilee bank holiday weekend
- Vast majority of rail network is open as usual between 2-5 June, with routes open into all major London stations so people can join royal celebrations
- Major disruptive projects moved to avoid Jubilee weekend
- Small number of routes impacted by some upgrade works, so passengers still asked to plan their journeys in advance
Boost for rail freight as industry joins forces to improve safety and performance
In a first for rail freight in Britain, Network Rail has joined with key industry partners to tackle delays and safety risks in a boost for the country’s thriving freight sector.
Brighter Journeys campaign set to breathe life and joy into railway stations this May
- Rail industry seeks to make people smile and encourage help-seeking behaviour during Mental Health Awareness Week
- Brighter Journeys campaign will be rolled out across railway stations from 9-31 May in partnership with Chasing the Stigma
- The campaign hopes to lift peoples’ spirits amidst rising concerns over the effect of the pandemic, with nearly three quarters of UK adults (70%) revealing their mental health has been negatively impacted by the coronavirus
New tool launched to measure social value of Britain’s railway
A new online tool to help the rail industry measure the social value of its investments, infrastructure projects and day-to-day operations has been launched today.
Network Rail carrying out £70m upgrades over Early May Bank Holiday
- Network Rail to deliver 550 upgrade projects worth £70m to upgrade railway for passengers
- Majority of network will be open for business as usual, but some routes will be affected by the works taking place, so passengers are asked to check before they travel
- Passengers asked to wear a face covering if they can as a courtesy to others
Green target in sight as more than two-thirds of Network Rail suppliers pledge to limit carbon emissions
Tremendous progress is being made by Network Rail and its supply chain on making green commitments, with 67% of suppliers now signed up to the Science Based Targets initiative to reduce their carbon footprint.
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