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London station gets summer garden makeover to highlight the impact of climate change on the railway: SummerRailGarden-2

London station gets summer garden makeover to highlight the impact of climate change on the railway

Tuesday 26 May 2026
  • Inspired by the Chelsea Flower Show, Network Rail installs climate change garden at London Victoria
  • Display highlights the damaging effects that heat and dry spells inflict on the railway and the innovations used to tackle them
Survey reveals young adults underestimate power and speed of trains – risking their lives on level crossings: NoSecondChances-White

Survey reveals young adults underestimate power and speed of trains – risking their lives on level crossings

Friday 24 Apr 2026
  • Seven out of ten 18-34 year olds believe they could get out of the way if a train approached
  • 98% of these young adults are unaware how long trains take to stop in an emergency
  • Survey marks start of No Second Chances campaign - featuring a series of hard‑hitting films - which focuses on the deadly risks of distraction when approaching the railway

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Major investment planned for North Wales railway to deliver more reliable services and improved accessibility: Network Rail Wales generic cropped

Major investment planned for North Wales railway to deliver more reliable services and improved accessibility

Tuesday 16 Jun 2026

Network Rail is planning a significant programme of investment across the North Wales Coast line, with extensive engineering works proposed between Chester and Holyhead in January 2027.

Passenger travel update between Rochdale and Manchester Victoria: TRU - MANCHESTER

Passenger travel update between Rochdale and Manchester Victoria

Tuesday 16 Jun 2026

Passengers are being urged to plan their journeys in advance ahead of vital engineering work taking place between Rochdale and Manchester Victoria later this month.

Historic Mackintosh design brought back to life at Glasgow Central: Drooko in Central Station (4)

Historic Mackintosh design brought back to life at Glasgow Central

Tuesday 16 Jun 2026

A new ceramic mural celebrating the work of Margaret MacDonald Mackintosh has been unveiled at Glasgow Central Station.  

More than 1,000 children learn vital skills at Leeds Station Safety Week: St Francis Primary, Morley

More than 1,000 children learn vital skills at Leeds Station Safety Week

Tuesday 16 Jun 2026

A record 1,030 Year 6 pupils are taking part in interactive railway safety sessions as part of Leeds Station Safety Week.

West Midlands railwayman celebrates 50 years of service: Paul being presented with his long-service award by Fraser Pithie, station operations manager

West Midlands railwayman celebrates 50 years of service

Tuesday 16 Jun 2026

A Black Country man who has helped keep millions of people on the move during a 50 year career has celebrated a milestone anniversary at Birmingham New Street.  

GBR Anglia celebrates decade of investment during Better Transport Week: Anglia Greated Anglia train viaduct

GBR Anglia celebrates decade of investment during Better Transport Week

Monday 15 Jun 2026

GBR Anglia is supporting Better Transport Week 2026, an annual campaign celebrating the benefits of public transport, shared transport, walking, wheeling, and cycling.

Network Rail colleague honoured in King’s Birthday Honours: Esther cropped

Network Rail colleague honoured in King’s Birthday Honours

Monday 15 Jun 2026

A Network Rail colleague has been awarded the British Empire Medal (BEM) in the King’s Birthday Honours 2026, in recognition of her exceptional contribution to the community.

Rail upgrades mean no trains between Bedford and London over two weekends: Switches and crossings work cropped

Rail upgrades mean no trains between Bedford and London over two weekends

Monday 15 Jun 2026

A significant package of railway improvement work will affect journeys between Bedford and London over the next two weekends.