Welcome to Network Rail's media centre
Network Rail appoints new Southern Managing Director to its Executive Leadership Team
- Dave Hooper will join as Managing Director, Southern region on 1 May 2025
- He replaces Ellie Burrows who moves to become Managing Director of Eastern
Network Rail joins Samaritans to bust ‘Blue Monday’ myth
Network Rail is getting behind Samaritans to encourage the public and staff to take time out for a cuppa and a catch-up, as part of the charity’s annual Brew Monday campaign.
Latest News
Vital upgrades next week at Driffield’s main level crossing
Passengers are reminded to plan ahead as essential upgrades on the Hull to Scarborough line will disrupt services through Driffield.
Network Rail appoints new Southern Managing Director to its Executive Leadership Team
- Dave Hooper will join as Managing Director, Southern region on 1 May 2025
- He replaces Ellie Burrows who moves to become Managing Director of Eastern
Major progress as footbridge set to be installed in £140m Darlington station upgrade
Six weekends of major engineering work in the North East will see huge strides made in Darlington station’s £140m regeneration.
ONE MONTH TO GO: Vital engineering work to close West of England Line between Gillingham and Yeovil
From Saturday 22 February to Friday 28 February, train services will change on the West of England Line between Salisbury and Yeovil Junction, with no trains calling at Sherborne or Templecombe stations all week, while Network Rail complete vital improvements to the railway in the Gillingham area.
Track renewals and vegetation management to affect train journeys in West Wales from this weekend
Passengers in West Wales are being urged to check before they travel later this month and into February when Network Rail will be carrying out essential track renewals, drainage work and vegetation management.
£1million restoration for the iconic Stockport Viaduct
The Grade II* listed Stockport Viaduct is getting a revamp.
Network Rail supports Samaritans in York to bust ‘Blue Monday’ myth
Network Rail joined forces with Samaritans at York and other stations on the East Coast Main Line yesterday to promote the charity’s annual ‘Brew Monday’ campaign.
A great day out with National Trust tea and train offer
The railway, canals and historic houses of Warwickshire have joined forces to reward green travel with a free cup of tea.