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London station gets summer garden makeover to highlight the impact of climate change on the railway
- Inspired by the Chelsea Flower Show, Network Rail installs climate change garden at London Victoria
- Display highlights the damaging effects that heat and dry spells inflict on the railway and the innovations used to tackle them
Survey reveals young adults underestimate power and speed of trains – risking their lives on level crossings
- Seven out of ten 18-34 year olds believe they could get out of the way if a train approached
- 98% of these young adults are unaware how long trains take to stop in an emergency
- Survey marks start of No Second Chances campaign - featuring a series of hard‑hitting films - which focuses on the deadly risks of distraction when approaching the railway
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Network Rail colleague honoured in King’s Birthday Honours
A Network Rail colleague has been awarded the British Empire Medal (BEM) in the King’s Birthday Honours 2026, in recognition of her exceptional contribution to the community.
Rail upgrades mean no trains between Bedford and London over two weekends
A significant package of railway improvement work will affect journeys between Bedford and London over the next two weekends.
Two Network Rail colleagues honoured in The King’s Birthday Honours 2026
Two Network Rail colleagues – Esther Lagden and Tyron Woodford – have been awarded British Empire Medals (BEM) in The King’s Birthday Honours 2026, in recognition of their exceptional contributions to their communities.
- Esther Lagden has been recognised for her dedicated voluntary service supporting young people.
- Tyron Woodford has been honoured for his outstanding contribution to inclusion, public service and community support.
Passenger travel update following serious bridge collision between Rugby and Nuneaton
Rail passengers are being warned of significant disruption after a lorry collided with a bridge in Bedworth earlier today.
Significant rail upgrades taking place in Sunderland this summer
An extensive programme of improvement work delivering a range of benefits for passengers in the Sunderland area will affect journeys over four weekends.
Flagship sustainable maintenance hub opened at Barnetby
Network Rail has officially opened a flagship maintenance delivery unit (MDU) at Barnetby – marking an £8.8 million investment and strengthening support for the railway in North Lincolnshire.
AI cameras drive down Dingwall trespass but safety message remains
Efforts to tackle unsafe behaviour at two level crossings in Dingwall are being stepped up this week, as new figures reveal the scale of dangerous trespass on this part of the railway.
World-first Severn Tunnel upgrade completed on vital rail link between South Wales and England
Train services are running through the Severn Tunnel once again after Network Rail completed a pioneering £23 million upgrade designed to improve reliability on one of Britain's most important cross-border rail routes.