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Plan ahead and pack smart as millions take to the rails this summer
- Millions of passenger journeys are expected across the rail network this summer
- From wheelie bins to shopping trolleys and everything in between, oversized or excessive luggage can slow boarding, block aisles and contribute to delays
- Passengers are encouraged to check luggage guidelines with their train operator and plan ahead before travelling
'I'm lucky to be alive' – new campaign highlights dangers of trespassing on the railway
- Rail industry’s new safety campaign reminds public of life-threatening risk of trespass
- Dinusha Ilanperuma shares her story of how she almost lost her life 10 years ago
- More than 19,000 trespass incidents were recorded in 2024/25
Latest News
Work begins on £3.6m restoration of historic Avon Viaduct
Network Rail engineers are starting £3.6 million worth of repairs at the historic Avon Viaduct near Linlithgow.
Track maintenance to impact trains between Cheltenham Spa and Lydney this Sunday
Passengers travelling between Cheltenham Spa and Lydney are being urged to check their journeys before travelling this Sunday (9 August) as Network Rail carries out essential track maintenance work to keep the railway running safely and reliably.
Heritage railway donated modern equipment to help secure its future
Staff and volunteers at the East Lancashire Railway (ELR) are set to benefit from a raft of tools and equipment delivered through an exciting new partnership with Network Rail.
Railway reopens through Chipping Sodbury following major resilience upgrade
Direct trains are running again between Bristol Parkway and Swindon this morning after Network Rail completed a four-week programme of work to improve the railway for passengers and freight users.
Relax and travel by train this August bank holiday
Customers encouraged to make the most of the long August bank holiday weekend with convenient, stress-free rail travel
Photos and video released of major £2m Lancashire railway renewals
Impressive photos and video has been released of a major project to upgrade railway lines between Wigan and Southport.
Landmark day for West Devon as Okehampton Interchange station officially opens
- Okehampton Interchange station opens ahead of passenger services starting on Saturday 1 August
- New fully accessible station offers new rail, bus, cycling and park-and-ride connections for west Devon
- Improved connectivity expected to support economic growth across the region
Major peatland restoration project boosts wildlife and climate resilience
Network Rail, in partnership with Forth Rivers Trust and NatureScot, has completed a major project to restore 273 hectares of peatland.