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New railway timepiece marks new beginning for Britain’s railway and celebrates 200 years of trains
Today, Network Rail and partners across the Government and railway industry marked the launch of the railway’s first national clock design for over 50 years*, at London Bridge station.
“I’m Fine” – The Silent Struggle of Gen Z’s Mental Health
- 78% of Gen Z say they’ve found it hard to speak up about mental health, compared to just 31% of Baby Boomers
- 9 in 10 Brits admit they brush off their mental health struggles with statements like “I’m tired”
- Network Rail and Mental Health Innovations unite for World Mental Health Day, breaking the silence around mental health
Latest News
Railway in the west open for business over Christmas but passengers urged to plan ahead
Trains will continue to operate as normal for most passengers across the west this Christmas, but passengers are being urged to plan their journey before travelling and book ahead if possible.
West London level crossing revamp to bring half-term journey changes
Passengers are being advised about major changes to train services between Clapham Junction, Willesden and Watford Junction from Saturday 25 October while Network Rail carries out urgent work to renew a level crossing.
Rail upgrade work between Leeds and York across Christmas and New Year period
Upgrade work along the route between Leeds and York will continue over the Christmas period and throughout January to help deliver a faster, greener and more reliable railway as part of the Transpennine Route Upgrade.
REMINDER to East Suffolk line passengers to check before travelling as nine-day engineering work starts this Saturday including level crossing closures.
Passengers are advised to plan ahead as essential track renewal and bridge repair work will be taking place from Saturday 25 October for nine days. Level crossings will also need to be temporary closed, to support the track work, affecting local traffic routes and pedestrian routes.
Christmas engineering work across London and Cambridgeshire will help deliver more benefits for passengers
Passengers using rail services across London and Cambridgeshire are being reminded to check before travelling this Christmas for planned engineering work taking place which may affect rail journeys.
Reminder: Extensive engineering upgrades affecting passenger journeys
Passengers are reminded that a far-reaching package of engineering work will affect journeys over the next three weekends.
This weekend: £4.5m upgrade begins on scenic Kyle line
Work gets underway this weekend on a major £4.5m upgrade to the Kyle of Lochalsh railway in the Highlands.
ONE WEEK TO GO: Network Rail to renew junction near Reading station and carry out upgrade works between Staines and Windsor
Passengers in Berkshire and North Surrey will face changes to their journeys during October half-term, from Saturday 25 October to Friday 31 October, while Network Rail carries out major upgrades on the lines between Wokingham and Reading as well as between Staines and Windsor with buses replacing trains during the work.