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Responding to the RMT’s announcement that its members have voted in favour of industrial action, Andrew Haines, Network Rail’s chief executive, said:

10,000 free copies of a new walking map that charts a network of quiet and interesting streets in central London is now available at Network Rail’s London stations. 

A new safety scheme has launched which will fit more than 15,000 of Britain’s freight locomotives and wagons with technology that enables the condition of wheelsets – a pair of wheels mounted on an axle – to be monitored in real-time.

• Vast majority of rail network is open as usual between 2-5 June, with routes open into all major London stations so people can join royal celebrations
• Major disruptive projects moved to avoid Jubilee weekend
• Small number of routes impacted by some upgrade works, so passengers still asked to plan their journeys in advance

In a first for rail freight in Britain, Network Rail has joined with key industry partners to tackle delays and safety risks in a boost for the country’s thriving freight sector.

• Rail industry seeks to make people smile and encourage help-seeking behaviour during Mental Health Awareness Week
• Brighter Journeys campaign will be rolled out across railway stations from 9-31 May in partnership with Chasing the Stigma
• The campaign hopes to lift peoples’ spirits amidst rising concerns over the effect of the pandemic, with nearly three quarters of UK adults (70%) revealing their mental health has been negatively impacted by the coronavirus   

A new online tool to help the rail industry measure the social value of its investments, infrastructure projects and day-to-day operations has been launched today.