Network Rail is appealing to the public to only use train services for essential journeys – and to observe physical distancing guidelines if they do need to travel.

Politicians, sports stars and media personalities said “thank you” today to railway staff for keeping freight and critical workers moving during the Covid-19 crisis.

Major work to secure a railway embankment in Warwickshire will mean more reliable journeys for passengers on the Chiltern main line.

The iconic Glenfinnan viaduct was again lit up to show solidarity with NHS staff and key workers.

Overhead electric power lines are being overhauled on the approach to London Euston station to reduce delays for passengers during hot weather.

Network Rail has developed a safety video to bring its safety education programme to schools and communities across Anglia as lockdown measures begin to ease.

Network Rail, Scotland has installed floor vinyls on the concourses at Edinburgh Waverley and Glasgow Central in a show of support for our NHS and key workers.

Passengers are being thanked for their patience after critical work on the West Coast main line was completed over the late May Bank Holiday weekend.