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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
Funding approved for world-first rail safety technology rollout across entire Heart of Wales railway line
Network Rail has secured funding to progress the next phase of pioneering rail safety technology that could transform how trains are monitored, enhance safety and reduce waiting times at rural level crossings.
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
Leukaemia survivor Arli's dream birthday experience thanks to Network Rail
A young leukaemia survivor was treated to an unforgettable birthday celebration at Leeds station thanks to railway colleagues.
August bank holiday engineering work in Birmingham to affect CrossCountry services
Passengers are being advised to plan ahead of the August bank holiday weekend as major HS2 construction work in Birmingham will affect rail services between Birmingham New Street, Derby and Nuneaton.
TRU’s Baker Viaduct crosses the River Calder in Ravensthorpe
The newly built Baker Viaduct in Ravensthorpe now spans the River Calder with the penultimate pair of beams installed today (July 29), connecting the structural steelwork either side of the water.
Cambridge South: If you build it, they will come!
- Customers flock to Cambridge South station with over 110,000 journeys made in first month since opening
- New £250 million station is now providing easier journeys, better transport options and greater connectivity
- Serving thousands of customers, patients, visitors and employees travelling to and from Cambridge Biomedical Campus.
The bear necessities: Trackside rescue reunites Honey Bear and her family
A treasured teddy bear which has been in the same family for decades was reunited with its owners after falling onto the tracks at London King’s Cross station.
Network Rail sets new date for Botley Road reopening
Network Rail has confirmed today that Botley Road in Oxford will reopen to traffic on Sunday 20 September.