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“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
Manny Squared: Award winning Mannys team up to create a rail safety lesson that will never be forgotten as school children head off for their half term break
Tik Tok sensation Big Manny teamed up with Network Rail community safety manager Manny Kang to deliver an informative and interactive rail safety talk to pupils of the King Charles I school in Kidderminster. The session served as a timely reminder for students to stay vigilant and safe around railways, as they approached the half-term holiday.
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STARTING MONDAY: Essential engineering work to close Heart of Wessex Line for a week
From Monday 10 March to Sunday 16 March, train services will change on the Heart of Wessex Line with no trains running between Yeovil Pen Mill and Castle Cary for a week, while Network Rail complete vital improvements to the railway in the Yeovil area.
A birthday dream come true for train enthusiast Zach
A train-loving lad from Walsall had a birthday treat going behind the scenes at the signalling hub which keeps the West Midlands railway moving.
Euston station champions women in rail for International Women’s Day
Railway colleagues at London Euston station and across the West Coast Main Line are celebrating International Women’s Day (IWD) on Saturday 8 March 2025, by spotlighting the achievements of women working in rail operations.
Stockport residents invited to find latest updates ahead of Greek Street bridge closure
A third public information event is being held ahead of the major work to rebuild the Greek Street bridge, which crosses Europe’s busiest mix-used railway.
Minister opens new accessibility improvements at Beeston station
Lilian Greenwood MP joined teams from Network Rail, East Midlands Railway (EMR) and Friends of Beeston Station to officially open the facilities at Beeston station yesterday (Thursday 6 March).
Passengers urged to check before travelling in the west this Easter as Network Rail carries out vital upgrades
Passengers are being urged to check before travelling this Easter holiday as Network Rail works to deliver vital upgrades and track renewals.
TWO WEEKS TO GO: Vital engineering works on the Windsor line to close railway for a week
This Saturday marks two weeks to go until the start of critical railway upgrades between Staines and Windsor.
Network Rail seeking 38 apprentices across Scotland
Network Rail is searching for Scotland’s next generation of railway engineers with applications now open for the company’s 2025 apprenticeship programme.