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New railway timepiece marks new beginning for Britain’s railway and celebrates 200 years of trains
Today, Network Rail and partners across the Government and railway industry marked the launch of the railway’s first national clock design for over 50 years*, at London Bridge station.
“I’m Fine” – The Silent Struggle of Gen Z’s Mental Health
- 78% of Gen Z say they’ve found it hard to speak up about mental health, compared to just 31% of Baby Boomers
- 9 in 10 Brits admit they brush off their mental health struggles with statements like “I’m tired”
- Network Rail and Mental Health Innovations unite for World Mental Health Day, breaking the silence around mental health
Latest News
Major boost for Oxford as Cowley rail line to reopen for passengers after more than 60 years
Oxford is set to benefit as the Cowley Branch Line is brought back into use for passenger trains, connecting Cowley and Littlemore with the rail network for the first time since 1963 to offer faster, greener travel options for thousands of residents and workers across the city.
Passengers advised to check before travelling as bridge work in Frome reaches key phase
Passengers are reminded to check their journeys ahead of Network Rail’s work that affects trains to Frome, Somerset, next weekend.
Planned weekend closure of Stevenston level crossing for vital upgrade
Stevenston level crossing is set to close for one weekend in November to allow Network Rail to carry out an essential upgrade to the road barriers.
From steam to sustainability: how Taff’s Well continues to connect Wales’ transport past and future
Fifty years after the Walnut Tree Viaduct was dismantled, its legacy lives on in the Taff Trail just outside Cardiff - where history, sustainability and community now travel side by side.
Vital track work means Birmingham to Coventry journey changes
Passengers travelling this weekend are being warned of changes to journeys between Birmingham and Coventry while track renewal work takes place.
Time-lapse shows huge railway bridge construction ahead of M6 renewal
The massive steel structure of a new £60m railway bridge set to take one of Britain’s busiest railways over the M6 has now been completed.
Nine-month road closure on Calder Road in Ravensthorpe
From Monday 27 October, part of Calder Road in Ravensthorpe will be closed to vehicles until summer 2026.
360° virtual tour brings story of railways to your screen
You can now visit Inspiration, a unique exhibition train that tells the incredible story of our railways, from the comfort of your home, anywhere in the world.