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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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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.

One week to go: Passengers reminded to check before they travel as Severn Estuary major resilience work takes place between Gloucester and Severn Tunnel Junction: Severn Estuary work 5 2024

One week to go: Passengers reminded to check before they travel as Severn Estuary major resilience work takes place between Gloucester and Severn Tunnel Junction

Friday 18 Jul 2025

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.

Cumbrian Coast Line passengers urged to plan ahead in August and September: Network Rail teams on inspection inside Bransty Tunnel in Whitehaven

Cumbrian Coast Line passengers urged to plan ahead in August and September

Friday 18 Jul 2025

Rail passengers are being urged to plan their journeys in advance during essential track upgrades in Whitehaven this summer.

Railway closing this autumn between Tunbridge Wells, Hastings and Bexhill for essential improvement work: A Southern train arrives at Hastings station cropped

Railway closing this autumn between Tunbridge Wells, Hastings and Bexhill for essential improvement work

Thursday 17 Jul 2025

Southeastern and Southern passengers are being asked to plan ahead over the October half term.

Chalkwell and Southend East station community events: consultation pic

Chalkwell and Southend East station community events

Wednesday 16 Jul 2025

Plans to make Chalkwell and Southend East stations accessible with new lifts are to be displayed at community drop-in sessions this August.

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.