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Railway workers underrated in public importance reveals new survey
New findings* released by Network Rail reveal railway professionals are underrated in public importance compared to other key workers in Britain. The results come as Network Rail launches a new campaign today (Thursday 12 September) called ‘Hidden Heroes’ – highlighting the vital work its employees do to keep the railway running, with a total of 1.61 billion journeys made by rail passengers in Great Britain in the latest year alone (1 April 2023 to 31 March 2024).**
Leaf it out!: New poll finds weather chat is the most classic British trait as Network Rail appeals for help in naming a leafbusting train
- A new poll has found talking about the weather is seen as the most classic British trait, ahead of drinking tea and respecting ‘the queue’.
- With autumn just around the corner and the changing seasons set to provoke even more weather chat, Network Rail is appealing to the public to help name one of its fleet of leaf-busting trains keeping Britain moving this autumn.
- Send your name nominations to NameTheLeafbuster@networkrail.co.uk or using #NameTheLeafbuster on X by Friday 20th September.
Latest News
Emergency services join Network Rail to test emergency response plans
On Thursday 12 September, Network Rail collaborated with emergency services and industry partners in a live action exercise to test their readiness to respond in emergency situations.
Excitement builds for railway’s 200th anniversary across the south of England
- Railway 200 celebrations on track, as more partners get on board
- International festival programme unveiled, inspired by journey that changed the world
- National rail sale, largest assembly of trains and rail exhibits, national locomotive ‘whistle-off’, and much more!
First TRU electric trains complete test runs in North Yorkshire
The first electric trains have successfully completed test runs along the recently electrified section of railway between York and Church Fenton as part of the Transpennine Route Upgrade (TRU).
ONE MONTH TO GO: Major repairs in the Ore tunnel will close the railway between Hastings and Rye from Saturday 19 October to Sunday 3 November 2024
Work on the tunnel to improve drainage and protect the railway for the future, improving the reliability of rail passengers' journeys
Latest tactics revealed to stop railway metal thieves in their tracks
Covert crime-busting kit is being used to track down metal thieves who cause major delays to passengers and freight on the West Coast main line – Europe’s busiest mixed use railway.
Excitement builds for railway's 200th anniversary in 2025
- Railway 200 celebrations on track, as Rail Minister heralds ‘exciting opportunity’
- International festival programme unveiled, inspired by journey that changed the world
- National rail sale, largest assembly of trains and rail exhibits, UK locomotive ‘whistle-off’, and much more!
Passengers reminded of vital upgrades to Midland Main Line this weekend
Rail passengers are being advised to check before they travel and plan ahead over the next two weekends as multi-million-pound Midland Main Line upgrades continue and buses replace trains.
West of England Mayor announces Bristol’s Ashley Down station opening
West of England Mayor Dan Norris has revealed the date that Bristol’s newest railway station, Ashley Down, will open. On Saturday (28 September) residents in the north of the city will have their own station once again after nearly 60 years.