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New findings* released today (Thursday 12 September) reveal railway professionals are underrated in public importance compared to other key workers.

Two acclaimed south coast artists will highlight the often underrated work of railway professionals at London's Waterloo station on Thursday.

One of the south west’s railway workers stars in a new campaign to highlight the essential roles of people who keep trains running, as new findings* released by Network Rail reveal railway professionals are underrated in public importance compared to other key workers in Britain.

New findings* released by Network Rail reveal railway professionals are underrated in public importance compared to other key workers in Britain. The results come as Network Rail launches a new campaign today (Thursday 12 September) called ‘Hidden Heroes’ – highlighting the vital work its employees do to keep the railway running, with a total of 1.61 billion journeys made by rail passengers in Great Britain in the latest year alone (1 April 2023 to 31 March 2024).**

Track that was removed from the Severn Tunnel during the recent renewal of the line will have a second life after moving to the Global Centre of Rail Excellence (GCRE) to be used as sidings.

Network Rail and Avanti West Coast will create a new ticket office and first-class lounge within Glasgow Central station this autumn.

Plans for a new railway station in East Renfrewshire have now been approved.

Rail passengers in South London asked to plan ahead as Network Rail brings an upgraded signalling system online over 7 days this October half term