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A brush with fame: Striking portrait of Network Rail ‘hidden hero’ unveiled on special exhibition train: Manny Kang Credit Anthony Charlton

A brush with fame: Striking portrait of Network Rail ‘hidden hero’ unveiled on special exhibition train

Wednesday 16 Jul 2025

A striking portrait of a Network Rail employee was unveiled at London Euston station on Tuesday 15 July. Manny Kang was captured on canvas for the exceptional care and commitment he brings to his role as a community safety manager on the Central route, connecting the West Midlands and London.

Railway safety campaign launches as accidental deaths hit five-year high: SOTT July

Railway safety campaign launches as accidental deaths hit five-year high

Wednesday 2 Jul 2025
  • 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

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ONE MONTH TO GO: Passengers asked to check before they travel ahead of ten-day closure of Redhill to Tonbridge line: A Southern train approaching Tonbridge station

ONE MONTH TO GO: Passengers asked to check before they travel ahead of ten-day closure of Redhill to Tonbridge line

Monday 21 Jul 2025

August closure means that rail replacement buses will operate over the whole route so that Network Rail can undertake essential engineering work.

Pics: New Devon station takes shape after six months of progress:  Devon & Cornwall Rail Partnership-2

Pics: New Devon station takes shape after six months of progress

Monday 21 Jul 2025

Network Rail has released new aerial photos showing the first six months of progress on Okehampton Interchange station, which is set to open in 2026.

Ramped footbridge designs in North Wales following public feedback: Prestatyn Illustration

Ramped footbridge designs in North Wales following public feedback

Monday 21 Jul 2025

Network Rail has updated its plans for new accessible footbridges in both Pensarn and Prestatyn, North Wales.

Reminder: Passengers urged to check journeys ahead of work between Twyford and Henley-on-Thames: Track renewal - aerial

Reminder: Passengers urged to check journeys ahead of work between Twyford and Henley-on-Thames

Monday 21 Jul 2025

Passengers planning to travel between Twyford and Henley-on-Thames next week are being urged to plan ahead as Network Rail undertakes track maintenance work.

Diversion route and shuttle buses in place as railway bridge work takes place in WIltshire: Limpley stoke bridge

Diversion route and shuttle buses in place as railway bridge work takes place in WIltshire

Monday 21 Jul 2025

Network Rail has today begun work to improve reliability on a railway bridge in Limpley Stoke, which will affect local traffic and buses.

Journey changes between Birmingham and London Marylebone tomorrow: Chiltern Railways train at London Marylebone

Journey changes between Birmingham and London Marylebone tomorrow

Saturday 19 Jul 2025

Passengers planning to travel between Birmingham and London Marylebone tomorrow are being warned of changes to services while engineering upgrades take place.

Inspiration comes to London Waterloo as special Railway 200 train makes latest visit: IMG 5161

Inspiration comes to London Waterloo as special Railway 200 train makes latest visit

Friday 18 Jul 2025

The special Railway 200 Exhibition Train 'Inspiration' has arrived at London Waterloo as part of its year-long tour across Britain.

Major rail upgrades underway in South Wales: Working on the track drainage at Chalkwell station (2)

Major rail upgrades underway in South Wales

Friday 18 Jul 2025

Network Rail (Wales and Borders) has started a comprehensive programme of engineering works across key rail corridors in South Wales as part of its ongoing commitment to maintaining and improving rail infrastructure.