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Video: Network Rail trials helicopter-borne Multi-Angle Camera System to spot failures before they happen and give incredibly-detailed view of the railway
Network Rail’s Air Operations team has been testing a powerful new camera system that combines high-resolution photography with laser surveys and near-infrared images to give engineers an incredible view of the network.
“Your words are a life-saving kit” says Network Rail and Samaritans
- Samaritans’ Small Talk Saves Lives campaign launches as over half of UK adults (67%) would appreciate someone checking on them, by offering words of support, if they were struggling to cope
- London Bridge station hosts ‘The Power of Words’ exhibition – celebrating people who have saved lives by using small talk
- New campaign film reminds the public that when it comes to saving a life, you already have a life-saving kit available to you – your words
Latest News
Time capsule buried over 40 years ago near Selby restored for future generations
Network Rail has worked with the Railway Heritage Trust (RHT) to restore the site of a time capsule at Hambleton, near Selby.
Midland Main Line improvements continue this weekend after another milestone in major Camden project
Buses will be running in place of trains between Luton and Mill Hill Broadway on the Midland Main Line this weekend (15 and 16 March) as Network Rail continues work to improve reliability on the rail route.
Video: Network Rail trials helicopter-borne Multi-Angle Camera System to spot failures before they happen and give incredibly-detailed view of the railway
Network Rail’s Air Operations team has been testing a powerful new camera system that combines high-resolution photography with laser surveys and near-infrared images to give engineers an incredible view of the network.
West Coast Main Line railway neighbours to benefit from new digital notification service
A new Digital Lineside Notification (DLN) system is now live on Network Rail’s West Coast South route and is set to benefit over 100,000 residents living within 500 metres of the railway line between Euston and Crewe.
Network Rail and Perth High School pupils explore future careers during Scottish Apprenticeship Week
To celebrate Scottish Apprenticeship Week, Network Rail teamed up with Perth High School to deliver a workshop aimed at inspiring students to consider a career in the railway industry.
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.
Freight is great! The benefits of using freight on the Wales & Borders route
Rail freight is often unfairly viewed as the second-class citizen of the railway – especially as it’s difficult to argue that almost every single one of us benefits from it in one way or another.
Female freight colleagues take the lead for International Women’s Day
Network Rail teamed up with freight partners to run a female-led freight train to mark International Women’s Day and inspire the next generation of women to consider a role in rail freight.