Network Rail Media Centre - News Releases

Service changes as Anglia soil dries out in the heat

Tue, 21 Jul 2026 12:51:00 Z

From Monday 3 August, there will be timetable changes on the line to and from King’s Lynn, and extra late night engineering works on other Anglia routes, as track is again affected by hot weather and sustained low rainfall.

Rail industry launches pilot to transform passenger information during disruption

Mon, 20 Jul 2026 23:01:00 Z

Millions of rail passengers are set to benefit from new technology designed to deliver clearer, real-time information during disruption, as the system launches on some of Scotland’s busiest rail routes for the first time.

LNER reaches major digital signalling milestone on the East Coast Main Line

Mon, 20 Jul 2026 14:59:00 Z

LNER has reached a significant milestone in its journey towards digital signalling, completing the first live operation of an Azuma train under European Train Control System (ETCS) Level 2 supervision on the East Coast Main Line.

Major milestone for Kirk Hill bridge project as road closures end

Mon, 20 Jul 2026 14:36:00 Z

Road closures near Kirk Hill bridge were lifted as planned on Friday 17 July as Network Rail’s reconstruction project remains on target and nears completion.

Essential track renewals on the Crouch Valley line

Mon, 20 Jul 2026 14:28:00 Z

Network Rail will replace 50 plus year old rails and sleepers between Battlesbridge and Southminster during a seven day programme of essential renewals in August, helping to maintain a safe, reliable and comfortable railway for passengers.

TrainPal and Partners Help 'Trips Change Lives' With Railway 200 Charity Micro-Donations

Mon, 20 Jul 2026 09:45:00 Z

TrainPal customers will be able to add a voluntary donation when booking train tickets, helping support Railway 200’s charity campaign

New wider walkway opens at Botley Road in Oxford

Fri, 17 Jul 2026 13:25:00 Z

A new wider walkway has opened between Frideswide Square and Botley Road in Oxford this afternoon.

Greater Manchester travel updates ahead of August engineering work

Fri, 17 Jul 2026 13:17:00 Z

Rail passengers in Greater Manchester are being urged to plan journeys in advance ahead of engineering work taking place in August.

Work to start on vital replacement of four east London railway bridges

Fri, 17 Jul 2026 10:25:00 Z

A project to replace bridges carrying London Overground trains over roads in the Forest Gate area will begin later this summer.

Iconic Glasgow landmark lives on in Central Station display after devastating fire

Fri, 17 Jul 2026 09:18:00 Z

Network Rail has bought a miniature replica of Glasgow’s Union Street corner, preserving a piece of the city’s history and bringing it to life for visitors on the popular Glasgow Central Tours.