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Network Rail re-energises its Switched On website as rail safety education is put onto the English National Curriculum
- Rail safety education becomes mandatory in PSHE curriculum in England from September 2026
- Switched On rail safety website relaunched with enhanced, age-appropriate resources for school pupils from ages 3 - 16
- New materials added including resources to help tackle the influence of dangerous social media trends and peer pressure encouraging bad behaviour on or near railways
Network Rail launches Platform4 to regenerate the rail estate
New property development company set up to build 40,000 new homes and over 10 million sq ft of commercial space over the next ten years.
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Dad's heartfelt book on hope and grief now helping children across the country
A dad who has written a book about bereavement to help his daughter deal with the loss of her mum has spoken of his surprise after being asked to do a live read of his work to thousands of schoolchildren across the country.
Railway artefact returns home to Manchester Piccadilly more than 25 years after disappearance
An historic part of Manchester Piccadilly station’s heritage has been returned home – thanks to the hard work of a retired train driver.
Scotland’s railway helps get kids on bikes at Kilwinning school
Network Rail and Story Contracting have donated 22 refurbished bikes to pupils at Blacklands Primary School in Kilwinning.
Transpennine Route Upgrade amongst apprenticeship royalty
Gateshead College’s PlanBEE apprenticeship programme has been awarded a Queen Elizabeth Prize for Higher and Further Education. One of the many extensions of the scheme is PlanBEE Rail, which the Transpennine Route Upgrade (TRU) played a driving role in founding.
Double triumph for Keighley at National Railway Heritage Awards
Keighley station was a double winner at the National Railway Heritage Awards 2025 following its extensive restoration.
Latest passenger travel advice during Manchester Piccadilly’s once-in-a-generation upgrade
Passengers using the North West’s busiest railway station are being advised to plan their journey in advance this February, ahead of once-in-a-generation track and signalling upgrades.
Network Rail's Test Tracks takes centre stage as hydrogen is delivered by rail for the first time
Network Rail, working with rail and energy partners Freightliner and GeoPura, has transported hydrogen for the first time on Britain's rail network, marking a major step forward for both the rail and energy sectors.
Railway closure this weekend for essential upgrade work between Llandudno Junction and Blaenau Ffestiniog, with further non-disruptive winter maintenance planned.
The programme of work will allow engineers to safely carry out track renewal, drainage works and vegetation management to keep vital North Wales services running reliably during bad weather.