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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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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.
Vital rail works around Chelmsford, Colchester and Marks Tey to affect weekend train services later this spring
Passengers are being advised to check before they travel between London and Norwich in late March, April and early May, as weekend services will be affected by works to keep the railway running safely and reliably in future. The engineering work will also mean changes to services on the Sudbury and Braintree lines.
Passengers urged to check before travelling ahead of major Easter weekend rail upgrades
Passengers travelling between London Euston and Scotland are being advised to plan their journeys in advance over the Easter bank holiday weekend.
Best in show rail safety advice handed out at Crufts
Railway safety teams have returned to Crufts to help competitors, visitors, and their four-legged friends stay safe at level crossings.
International Women’s Day: All-female signalling team showcases broad career opportunities at Network Rail
In the run up to International Women’s Day on 8 March, members of an all-female signalling box just outside York have told of their journeys into the rail industry.
Network Rail signs Memorandum of Understanding with Transport for NSW
Network Rail has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Transport for NSW in Australia to develop rail technology, improve reliability, and drive sustainability that will benefit millions of rail passengers on both sides of the world.
Residents invited to track railway work near them through new digital service
Network Rail has launched a new digital notification service for more than seven million residents living near the railway across east and north east England.
25 million people set to benefit from new digital service
Network Rail’s 25 million neighbours – people living within 500m of a railway line – are set to benefit from a new digital service that will let people know about upcoming railway engineering work, emergency work and get updates about current maintenance and upgrade projects in ‘real-time’.