£4.5m upgrade begins on Kyle of Lochalsh railway to improve reliability and safety
Network Rail has started a £4.5 million upgrade on the Kyle line, replacing track and inspecting structures to ensure safer, more reliable journeys.
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Network Rail unveils new national railway clock at London Bridge station for passengers
Network Rail and Design Bridge launch the first national railway clock in over 50 years at London Bridge, improving passenger navigation and accessibility.
Network Rail launches CIRO-endorsed weather learning programme to improve staff decision-making and resilience
Network Rail and CIRO have introduced a weather learning programme for rail staff, providing training to manage extreme weather and enhance operational decision-making across the network.
Greater Anglia joins publicly owned rail operators as Government advances Great British Railways reform
Greater Anglia’s transfer to public ownership marks a major step in the Government’s rail reform, creating a more reliable, unified and passenger-focused railway.
Arriva Group acquires RTS Infrastructure to expand UK rail maintenance and construction capabilities
Arriva Group has acquired RTS Infrastructure, adding rail maintenance, depot capacity and design and construction services to strengthen its UK rail operations.
Northern City Line has upgraded its entire fleet of 25 Class 717
Govia Thameslink Railway and Siemens Mobility have upgraded all Class 717 trains to ETCS version 3.6.0, improving reliability, safety, and capacity on the Northern City Line.
London Waterloo to close for two days in December for major upgrades
London Waterloo passengers face festive disruption as the station shuts for two days while Network Rail carries out vital upgrade works.
Manchester transport to help people with spinal cord injuries when travelling
Back Up and Alstom partnered with Manchester transport operators to deliver a City Skills course helping people with spinal cord injuries travel confidently and independently.
Network Rail unveils Ctrl Alt Deleaf in £100m autumn leaf-clearing campaign
Network Rail launches its newest leaf-busting train, Ctrl Alt Deleaf, as part of a £100m effort to tackle autumn disruption.
UK rail industry launches real-time disruption maps for passengers
UK rail passengers can now access real-time disruption maps, giving instant updates to navigate delays and plan journeys with confidence.
Safety improvements and new tools aim to reduce railway accidents and protect passengers and staff
The ORR and Network Rail are introducing evidence-based safety tools and training, while industry partners work to improve risk management and protect passengers and track workers.
Government report unveils new effective railway suicide prevention measures
The new study study highlights effective railway suicide prevention methods, including staff support, safety improvements and initiatives to protect passengers nationwide.
Network Rail develop framework to protect railways from climate change flooding and erosion risks
Network Rail and WSP are collaborating on a framework to standardise flood and erosion response, boosting railway resilience to worsening climate change impacts.
First of a Kind winners launch 26 innovative railway projects to improve safety and passenger experience
Government-backed projects will use AI and new technologies to enhance platform safety, reduce delays, and boost passenger experience across the UK rail network.
The effects of extreme weather on UK rail to be researched
A new partnership between the Met Office and Network Rail will speed up weather research, helping prevent delays, enhance safety, and maintain reliable services for passengers and freight.
