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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
Investment to deliver track and drainage upgrades in the East Midlands
A £1.49 million investment in the railway in the East Midlands will mean a weekend when buses replace trains between Leicester and Peterborough.
Alfreton Tunnel track renewal completed to improve journeys between Sheffield and Nottingham
Network Rail has successfully completed a track renewal project at Alfreton Tunnel, helping to deliver smoother and more reliable journeys for passenger and freight services between Sheffield and Nottingham.
Merseyrail to benefit from £3.5m of underground upgrades this Autumn
Merseyrail passengers are being advised of changes to journeys on the Northern and Wirral lines this autumn while a £3.5m investment takes place to improve the network.
Carluke station footbridge undergoes £500k refurbishment
Work begins this week on a £500k upgrade of the footbridge at Carluke Station in South Lanarkshire.
European Athletics travel advice for Alexander Stadium spectators
Athletics fans travelling by train to the Alexander Stadium are being advised to plan ahead for easy journeys to and from the European Athletics Championships.
Drone footage released of Guide Bridge track upgrades with more next week
Drone footage has been released following the first weekend of major track upgrades between Manchester and the Peak District.
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.