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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
Railway between Cardiff and Newport to fully reopen following major lineside fire
Normal train services expected to resume between Cardiff and Newport from Saturday 8 August following round-the-clock repairs to extensive damage caused by a lineside fire.
‘Green hay’ helps rare butterfly habitat bloom beside Warwickshire railway
The environment along the railway in Warwickshire is benefiting from a unique partnership between Network Rail and wildlife charity Butterfly Conservation.
This weekend: £1.5m rail upgrades for Glasgow’s south side
Railway upgrades across Glasgow’s south side reach a key phase this weekend, with the first of three planned line closures allowing engineers to carry out major work.
Improvement work at Chippenham station set to begin this weekend
From tomorrow (Saturday 8th August), a programme of improvements will begin at Chippenham station, helping to enhance the passenger experience and preserve key infrastructure for years to come.
Rail services largely restored across North West following Manchester power outage
Rail passengers are being advised that most train services across the North West are running this morning (Friday 7 August) following yesterday's power outage in Manchester, although some disruption remains.
Updated travel advice after signalling outage across Greater Manchester
Rail passengers are being given updated travel advice while engineers restore signalling systems after a power cut in East Manchester.
Passengers warned of major rail disruption across the North West today
Rail passengers travelling in the North West are being advised of major disruption for the rest of the day due to power issues impacting signalling.
Railway upgrades this August to deliver a more reliable and flood-resilient railway for North Wales and the Borders
Passengers are being urged to plan ahead this month as Network Rail carries out essential engineering work to improve the reliability and resilience of the railway across North Wales and the Borders.