National & regional news
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.
This weekend: Work begins on £4m Inverclyde line upgrades to boost resilience
Network Rail engineers will begin £4m worth of vital upgrades across the Inverclyde line tomorrow (Saturday 7 February).
One week to go: Passengers are advised to check their journeys ahead of essential track renewal work between Pwllheli and Dovey Junction
Rail replacement buses will operate from Saturday 14 to Sunday 22 February while essential upgrades are completed to improve safety and reliability.
ONE WEEK TO GO: Passengers urged to plan ahead during Portsmouth Direct Line works this February
Passengers travelling on the Portsmouth Direct Line are advised to plan ahead this February half-term (14-22 February) as Network Rail carries out a series of essential works to maintain and improve the railway.
ONE WEEK TO GO: Service changes planned in south west London during February for engineering works in the Kingston area
Passengers travelling in the Kingston area of south west London are being advised to plan ahead next month as essential Network Rail engineering work will mean changes to train services between Saturday 14 February and Tuesday 17 February.
Former railway signaller celebrates his 90th birthday with a return to his roots
A former railway signaller has celebrated his 90th birthday with a special visit to the Manchester Rail Operating Centre (ROC), returning to the railway where he spent more than four decades of his career.
TEN DAYS TO GO: Major railway upgrades at Dartford will affect travel for Southeastern and Thameslink passengers over the February half term
Rail passengers are urged to plan ahead while a major upgrade to the railway junction Dartford takes place in ten days’ time.
Results 289 - 296 out of 15403