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A traditional ceremony: A bundle of straw was hung from the underside of Blackfriars rail bridge to warn river traffic that work is taking place overhead (part of the Thameslink Programme)

Rail campaigner Graham Nuttall and his faithful Border Collie Ruswarp (pronounced Russup)

Barnes Bridge, one of London’s landmark bridges is to get a £3m makeover, courtesy of Network Rail.

Don't Run The Risk Television Advert, Nov 2008

(L to R) Elaine Smith MSP and Network Rail's Duncan Sooman prepare for the painting of two of Coatbridge's iconic bridges.

Photos from the site of the Carrbridge derailment site taken between 5 Jan and 11 Jan

Students from King Edward VI Sheldon Heath Academy with their artwork that is on display near Birmigham New Street station. The location on Hill Street was previously a bare, uninspiring wall covered in green mould. After an approach from Regenerated and Birmingham City Council, Network Rail has worked with the students and local artists to transform the space into a showcase for local artistic talent.

As part of Network Rail's commitment to the environment, a number of ponds were created when Whitemoor Yard was reopened in 2004.