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Rail companies urge customers to re-plan journeys as storms threaten major disruption
Rail companies are urging customers planning to travel on Friday to reconsider their plans after red and amber weather warnings were issued for Storm Eunice, with strong winds expected to affect much of the UK.
Network Rail appoints Rob Morton as Route Services managing director
Network Rail is pleased to confirm that Rob Morton has been appointed as the new managing director for Route Services, replacing Susan Cooklin, who is leaving the organisation in March after 16 years’ service.
Railway resilience report released outlining progress and future challenges posed by climate change
A Network Rail report outlining the risks to Britain’s railway posed by climate change and the measures required to improve resilience has been published this morning in partnership with the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra).
Network Rail teams up with Samaritans for Brew Monday
- Samaritans volunteers join Network Rail to host station outreach events, offering vital emotional support and a cuppa to key workers and those using the rail network this winter
- Launching at London Waterloo station, the events also feature inspiring artwork from artists with mental health challenges encouraging connection over a cuppa across Network Rail digital screens, from 17 January
- Britain’s Got Talent multi-media artist Nathan Wyburn recreates uplifting Brew Monday artwork made of coffee live in station
Connectivity boost for passengers as rollout of fast and free station Wi-Fi is completed
Passengers and visitors to 19 of Network Rail’s managed stations across the country are now benefitting from fast, free and unlimited Wi-Fi to help them stay connected following a multi-million pound investment.
Network Rail and The Talent Foundry celebrate completion of programme to inspire young people to pursue careers in rail
Network Rail and The Talent Foundry have completed the initial pilot scheme of the Track to the Future programme, which aims to inspire young people to consider a career in the rail sector.
New Year’s Honours list recognises three Network Rail employees
Three Network Rail employees have been recognised in the New Year’s Honours list, published on 31 December.
Passengers reminded to plan ahead as majority of railway open for business as usual this Christmas
- Vast majority of the rail network – over 95% – will be open for business as usual for passengers looking to travel by train over Christmas and New Year
- Most upgrade works planned for when passenger trains aren’t running – such as overnight, Christmas Day and Boxing Day – to minimise disruption. But some routes will be affected by the essential works taking place, so passengers should plan ahead
- Passengers – who must wear a face covering in busy indoor settings unless they are exempt – can continue to travel with confidence this Christmas
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