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Railway safety campaign launches as accidental deaths hit five-year high
- Public urged to stay safe as accidental deaths on rail network rise by 26% compared to last year
- New hard-hitting safety films feature first responders sharing the devastating physical and emotional impacts of railway accidents
- Network Rail and British Transport Police campaign targets unsafe behaviour around tracks and level crossings as the summer holidays approach
Latest News
SAVE THE DATE: Vital upgrades to Barnes Bridge in London to close line between Kew Bridge and Barnes in August
Network Rail are advising passengers that the line between Kew Bridge and Barnes will be closed between 23 and 31 August while we complete vital strengthening works on Barnes Bridge.
One week to go - Essential maintenance taking place on the Vale of Glamorgan line
Network Rail will be carrying out drainage and track maintenance works between Barry and Bridgend from 10pm on Sunday 13 July to 5:10am on Saturday 19 July.
STARTING IN AUGUST: Escalator upgrades at London Waterloo means a diversion between Jubilee Line platforms and South Western Railway services
Network Rail are warning passengers that, starting on 3 August, they may have to use an alternative route when commuting through London Waterloo between the South Western Railway platforms and the Jubilee Line, while we carry out essential refurbishment on the escalators.
TRU electrification work charges ahead
The Transpennine Route Upgrade (TRU) has reached another milestone as engineers complete five consecutive weekends of critical work between Leeds and York, that will support the electrification of the railway.
Weekend journeys affected as Midland Main Line improvement work progresses
Passengers are reminded that London journeys continue to be affected by a series of weekend engineering work on the Midland Main Line.
One week to go - Late-night buses to replace trains during engineering works between Llandudno Junction and Holyhead
Passengers are advised to plan ahead as essential rail maintenance will affect services between Llandudno Junction and Holyhead from late Monday 14 July to early Friday 18 July 2025.
Key rail projects in the west given the green light
- The Government has announced that two key rail projects in the west have been given the green light following last month’s Spending Review.
- The rail line between Bristol city centre and Portishead – which was last used six decades ago – will be reinstated, delivering two new stations at Pill and Portishead and bringing thousands of people closer to the railway and the economic opportunities it provides.
- Two new stations will be built at Wellington in Somerset and Cullompton in Devon, improving transport links to Exeter and beyond and unlocking significant new housing developments.
Oxford Road station artwork to celebrate historic Manchester milestones
Passengers and visitors to Manchester Oxford Road station will soon be greeted by a striking new mural, part of an exciting visual makeover celebrating the city’s rich cultural and musical heritage.