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Great British Railways in action – passengers benefit from track and train being united on South Eastern Railway
- Southeastern and Network Rail unite to operate under a single, more efficient leadership team known as South Eastern Railway
- Under public ownership Southeastern are delivering some of the lowest cancellation rates nationally and have forecast a £50m reduction in taxpayer subsidy
- South Eastern Railway marks a significant milestone towards Great British Railways and creating clear accountability for performance, delivering better public transport
Get your maintenance career on track with Network Rail
Network Rail has launched a new national recruitment drive, focussing on maintenance roles. There are a variety of positions open to entry level candidates, from Operative and Technician, right through to Team Leader.
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Hop aboard for an Easter day out with National Trust tea and train offer
The railway, canals and historic houses of Warwickshire have joined forces to reward sustainable travel this Easter with a complimentary cup of tea.
Top 20 railway artworks unveiled on World Art Day – as voting now opens for nation’s favourite
The 20 best-loved railway artworks in the UK were unveiled today (15 April, World Art Day) following a global vote held as part of a celebration of 200 years of the modern railway. One of the most popular paintings, ‘Travelling Companions’ by Augustus Leopold Egg, is held in the collection of the Birmingham Museums Trust.
Blues’ Wembley final means busy trains between Birmingham and London
Thousands of Birmingham City fans will head to London this weekend for the Vertu Trophy Cup Final, meaning trains and stations will be busier than normal.
‘Wild Rails’ bug hotel open for business at Warwickshire station
Lapworth station’s local insect community is in for a treat after a brand-new bug hotel opened at the station.
Network Rail trials revolutionary approach to aerial operations with British drone companies
Network Rail and partners Drone Major Limited and Dronecloud have begun trials of “beyond visual line of sight” aerial operations on the railway to test a concept that could bring major improvements for passengers and rail freight customers.
Journey changes between Birmingham and London Marylebone this weekend
Passengers planning to travel between Birmingham and London Marylebone this weekend are being warned of changes to services while engineering upgrades take place.
Track and drainage upgrades in the Derbyshire area this weekend
Passengers travelling between Derby and Chesterfield/Matlock are advised of changes to services as Network Rail carries out track renewal and drainage work.
Passengers top tips ahead of Cheltenham Festival
Cheltenham Festival-goers travelling by train from Birmingham New Street are being given top tips to help them get off to a winning start for 2025.
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