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Passengers urged to plan ahead as River Plym bridge gets major upgrade to support growing rail traffic
Passengers travelling later this month are being urged to plan ahead as Network Rail carries out vital strengthening work on the River Plym railway bridge which will see 180 metres of track replaced and the bridge strengthened to carry heavier, more frequent trains for decades to come.
Rail apprenticeships attract a new generation of career changers
Almost half of rail apprentices across the East of England are those changing career later in life, showing how rail apprenticeships are increasingly opening doors to those looking for a fresh start or a long-term career change.
Trains through Oxford running as normal following successful bridge replacement
Trains are running through Oxford as normal this morning after Network Rail successfully completed the latest phase of the Oxfordshire Connect programme with the replacement of the Botley Road rail bridge.
On track for a new career: North West apprentices celebrate working on the railway
An apprentice from Oldham who decided to make a major career shift has spoken out about the excitement of working on the railway.
Network Rail apprentices power the future of Britain’s railway
To mark National Apprenticeship Week 2026 (9–15 February), Network Rail is celebrating the apprentices developing the skills needed to maintain, improve and future-proof Britain’s railway.
Passengers seeing improved satisfaction across Wales & Borders as train performance continues to rise
New figures show that punctuality and overall satisfaction has risen for passengers across Wales.
National Apprenticeship Week: Shaping the future of rail in the North
The Transpennine Route Upgrade (TRU) is marking National Apprenticeship Week 2026 (9-15 February) by celebrating the impact being made by its investment in local skills, careers and talent.
Network Rail's apprentices across the south of England power the future of Britain's railway
To mark National Apprenticeship Week 2026 (9–15 February), Network Rail is celebrating the apprentices developing the skills needed to maintain, improve and future-proof Britain’s railway.