Network Rail and British Transport Police are urging rail passengers to make sure the only thing they regret after a night out over the Christmas period is a lighter bank balance or a hangover, as newly-released figures show a 30% increase in drink-related incidents on the railway in the last decade.

Network Rail’s new geographic regions, established in June, today took on accountability for the delivery of all projects within their borders, including track and signalling. 

Network Rail and train operators are warning passengers of severe disruption on several routes across the north of England this morning as heavy rain has caused severe flooding on the railway.

The rail industry came together yesterday (6 November) to commemorate the thousands of railway workers who lost their lives during World War 1.

• Vast majority of railway remains open for ‘business as usual’ over the festive period
• Only a few lines see major change where passengers are urged to check before they travel

Use of AR – a first for Network Rail – puts architects’ designs into passengers’ smartphones.

Network Rail’s Infrastructure Projects (IP) Track team has been awarded a Globe of Honour by the British Safety Council (BSC).