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Network Rail stations and offices go solar in ground-breaking deal with EDF Renewables: solar farm

Network Rail stations and offices go solar in ground-breaking deal with EDF Renewables

Friday 30 May 2025

A solar farm about to begin construction in Norfolk will help to power Network Rail stations and offices thanks to a revolutionary deal with energy supplier EDF Renewables.

Network Rail Property, Places for London and the London Borough of Lambeth form a strategic partnership to regenerate Waterloo Station and South Bank neighbourhood: Waterloo vision image med res

Network Rail Property, Places for London and the London Borough of Lambeth form a strategic partnership to regenerate Waterloo Station and South Bank neighbourhood

Thursday 22 May 2025

The creation of the new partnership follows the Waterloo Station Vision published last year which set out a series of long-term aspirations for both the station and the wider area.

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Level crossing closure in Calderdale: Elland Brickyard LX-2

Level crossing closure in Calderdale

Friday 30 May 2025

From Friday 20 June until Monday 13 October, Elland Brickyard level crossing in Elland, Calderdale, will be closed.

Network Rail stations and offices go solar in ground-breaking deal with EDF Renewables: solar farm

Network Rail stations and offices go solar in ground-breaking deal with EDF Renewables

Friday 30 May 2025

A solar farm about to begin construction in Norfolk will help to power Network Rail stations and offices thanks to a revolutionary deal with energy supplier EDF Renewables.

Ten weeks until roundabout and railway bridge replaced in Stockport: Progress on site of the Greek Street bridge

Ten weeks until roundabout and railway bridge replaced in Stockport

Thursday 29 May 2025

Rail passengers are being advised of major work to rebuild a railway bridge in Stockport which will see a three-week closure of the Manchester spur of the West Coast Main Line this summer.

Lucky man reunited with wedding ring after its 'slow motion' drop onto railway: Ben Harris and Mark Samson

Lucky man reunited with wedding ring after its 'slow motion' drop onto railway

Thursday 29 May 2025

A 'happy and relieved' husband has been reunited with his priceless wedding ring after losing it on the railway - a week before his first wedding anniversary. 

Warwick station elevates to next level as lift shaft is craned into place: Warwick lift shaft in construction

Warwick station elevates to next level as lift shaft is craned into place

Wednesday 28 May 2025

A pre-made lift shaft will be lifted into position at Warwick station next weekend as part of the ongoing work to improve passenger access to trains.

Five weekends of rail upgrade work between Leeds and York: CFOLE 07-03 A-008

Five weekends of rail upgrade work between Leeds and York

Wednesday 28 May 2025

Customers are being urged to check before they travel with services impacted between Leeds and York on five consecutive weekends, starting on Saturday 7 June.

All aboard! Reading Family Fun Day returns to the station for a second year: Rail staff at Reading Family Fun Day last year 2024

All aboard! Reading Family Fun Day returns to the station for a second year

Tuesday 27 May 2025

Network Rail is encouraging people to come along to Reading station on Thursday (29 May) to take part in the second annual family fun day, where visitors can play a variety of games, exchange goodies at a swap shop, create artwork, and learn more about Reading’s railway history.

Reminder: Crucial upgrades this week to modernise Lincolnshire level crossings: Brigg level crossing, Network Rail

Reminder: Crucial upgrades this week to modernise Lincolnshire level crossings

Tuesday 27 May 2025

Essential renewal work set to begin this Friday at four key Lincolnshire level crossings, with nearly £1 million being invested to improve safety and reliability.