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Railway safety campaign launches as accidental deaths hit five-year high
- Public urged to stay safe as accidental deaths on rail network rise by 26% compared to last year
- New hard-hitting safety films feature first responders sharing the devastating physical and emotional impacts of railway accidents
- Network Rail and British Transport Police campaign targets unsafe behaviour around tracks and level crossings as the summer holidays approach
Latest News
Vital rail upgrades in August between Ipswich and Halesworth
Passengers travelling between Ipswich and Halesworth are advised to check before they travel, as essential railway works will affect train services across three weekends in August.
Passengers urged to plan for seven-day Cross City line closure
Passengers using the Cross City North line between Birmingham and Lichfield are being reminded no trains will run for seven days later this month.
Retired railway stalwart’s special 99th birthday celebration thanks to Network Rail
A former signaller who spent nearly half a century working on the railway was treated to a tour of York Rail Operating Centre (ROC) as he celebrated his 99th birthday.
Trains between Swindon and Bristol Parkway running as normal following flood resilience work
Passengers can travel as normal between Swindon and Bristol Parkway this morning after Network Rail completed work to reduce the impact of flooding on the railway in Chipping Sodbury.
GTR carries passengers in 717 using updated version of ETCS
Govia Thameslink Railway (GTR), with Siemens Mobility, has run its first Class 717 Great Northern train in passenger service using an updated specification of the in-cab digital signalling software, European Train Control System (ETCS).
ON TRACK: London Waterloo roof upgrade approaches halfway mark as station celebrates its 177th birthday
London Waterloo celebrates its 177th birthday today, Friday 11 July, and work to upgrade the roof for the next few decades is now approaching the halfway mark.
Two weeks to go: Passengers reminded to check before they travel as Severn Estuary major resilience work takes place between Gloucester and Severn Tunnel Junction
Passengers travelling between Gloucester and Severn Tunnel Junction are advised to plan ahead as essential engineering work will close the railway through the Severn Estuary for three weeks, from 00:40 on Sunday 27 July until 08:40 on Sunday 17 August 2025.
One week to go: Overnight rail engineering works to affect journeys in and out of Cardiff, 19-21 July
Passengers travelling to and from Cardiff over the weekend of 19–21 July are advised to check their journey plans in advance due to essential overnight rail engineering work.