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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
Peak District and Manchester Victoria rail upgrades this August
Multi-million-pound railway upgrades will take place in Greater Manchester and the gateway to the Peak District from this weekend to improve future journeys for passengers and freight.
Network Rail’s special Summer Rail Garden arrives at York’s National Railway Museum
An art installation bringing to life the challenges that extreme weather creates for the railway – and how adaptation is becoming increasingly important – is now on show in York.
TRU launches communication cards as part of its commitment to delivering a more accessible railway
The Transpennine Route Upgrade (TRU) has placed accessibility at the heart of its transformation of the railway across the North since its inception. The latest example of this commitment is the introduction of new Customer Communication Cards, designed to help break down communication barriers between customers and railway staff.
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.