Articles for Network Rail

Rail minister says train crew staffing shortages could disrupt festive travel
1 week, 5 days ago

Rail minister says train crew staffing shortages could disrupt festive travel

The Independent  

Get the free Morning Headlines email for news from our reporters across the world Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. We're over-reliant on overtime working for train crew Alex Hynes, Department for Transport Giving …

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Train delays: What’s causing the nationwide rail disruption?
2 weeks, 3 days ago

Train delays: What’s causing the nationwide rail disruption?

The Independent  

Get the free Morning Headlines email for news from our reporters across the world Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. National Rail has said the issue use due to a “nationwide fault” with the …

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Mindless moment cyclists stop on busy railway tracks to pose for a photo - as Network Rail issues warning
2 weeks, 4 days ago

Mindless moment cyclists stop on busy railway tracks to pose for a photo - as Network Rail issues warning

Daily Mail  

This is the shocking moment two cyclists can be seen risking their lives as they pose for a photo on a busy railway track. CCTV of the railway which features several trespass warning signs, shows several incidents of people walking on the tracks or playing on the foot crossing. This is the shocking two cyclists can be seen risking their …

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Christmas travel chaos for millions as UK’s two busiest train stations to shut
1 month ago

Christmas travel chaos for millions as UK’s two busiest train stations to shut

The Independent  

Sign up to Simon Calder’s free travel email for expert advice and money-saving discounts Get Simon Calder’s Travel email Get Simon Calder’s Travel email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy The two busiest railway stations in Britain, London Liverpool Street and London Paddington, will close down …

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Train’s anti-skid system was not working during fatal crash, investigators say
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Train’s anti-skid system was not working during fatal crash, investigators say

The Telegraph  

This left it sliding 900 metres “down a descending gradient” head-on into an oncoming service that was supposed to safely pass it at the Talerddig loop, investigators said on Tuesday. Network Rail and TfW, which operates the two Class 158 trains involved in the accident, said in a joint statement that the crash was a “low-speed collision”. Leaves cause ‘black …

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Chaotic 'Euston rush' where passengers have to stampede to get to their trains is to end - after operators start letting them onto platforms up to 20 minutes earlier
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Chaotic 'Euston rush' where passengers have to stampede to get to their trains is to end - after operators start letting them onto platforms up to 20 minutes earlier

Daily Mail  

The 'Euston rush' could become a thing of the past thanks to a Network Rail trial which lets passengers go to their platforms up to 20 minutes earlier. The feared 'Euston rush' is to come to an end to the relief of traumatised commuters in a Network Rail trial letting passengers on platforms up to 20 minutes earlier Since last …

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'Ctrl Alt De-leaf': Shortlist for name of Network Rail leaf-busting train revealed - and YOU can vote for the winner
2 months, 2 weeks ago

'Ctrl Alt De-leaf': Shortlist for name of Network Rail leaf-busting train revealed - and YOU can vote for the winner

Daily Mail  

Members of the public have been submitting nominations to name one of Network Rail's leaf-busting trains – and now a shortlist of four names has been revealed. Network Rail said: 'An array of fantastic name suggestions, including: "Britney Clears", "Buster Grimes", "Don't Stop De-Leafing", and "Itsy Bitsy Teeny Weeny Yellow Anti-Leaf Machiney" fell just short of making the final shortlist, …

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Man arrested after ‘Islamophobic cyberattack’ on wifi at major railway stations
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Man arrested after ‘Islamophobic cyberattack’ on wifi at major railway stations

The Independent  

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Record number of train delays caused by extreme weather revealed by Network Rail figures
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Record number of train delays caused by extreme weather revealed by Network Rail figures

The Independent  

Sign up to Simon Calder’s free travel email for expert advice and money-saving discounts Get Simon Calder’s Travel email Get Simon Calder’s Travel email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Extreme weather conditions in the UK caused record railway delays last year as floods, gales and …

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‘Cyber vandalism’ shuts down wifi at 19 Network Rail stations
2 months, 3 weeks ago

‘Cyber vandalism’ shuts down wifi at 19 Network Rail stations

The Independent  

Sign up to our free weekly IndyTech newsletter delivered straight to your inbox Sign up to our free IndyTech newsletter Sign up to our free IndyTech newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. A Network Rail spokesperson said: “Last night the public wifi at 19 of Network Rail’s managed stations …

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No more swanning around: Railway workers get specialist training on how to remove swans trespassing on tracks
4 months ago

No more swanning around: Railway workers get specialist training on how to remove swans trespassing on tracks

The Independent  

Sign up to Simon Calder’s free travel email for expert advice and money-saving discounts Get Simon Calder’s Travel email Get Simon Calder’s Travel email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. The Swan Sanctuary is providing training to some of Network Rail’s mobile operational managers, which help look after railways, on …

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The animals most likely to cause your train to be delayed
4 months ago

The animals most likely to cause your train to be delayed

The Independent  

Sign up to Simon Calder’s free travel email for expert advice and money-saving discounts Get Simon Calder’s Travel email Get Simon Calder’s Travel email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Incidents of animals trespassing on Britain’s railways are recorded around four times per day on average, …

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Rush hour chaos on the Elizabeth line... again: Thousands of commuters' journeys are disrupted with trains suspended due to over-running engineering works
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Rush hour chaos on the Elizabeth line... again: Thousands of commuters' journeys are disrupted with trains suspended due to over-running engineering works

Daily Mail  

The Elizabeth line was suspended through London until at least midday today following over-running engineering works, causing morning rush-hour chaos. Massive queues at London Paddington station this morning due to the Elizabeth line closure No Elizabeth line trains are running from Woolwich station in South East London this morning Passengers outside Woolwich station this morning after all Elizabeth line trains …

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Network Rail denies using AI cameras to detect passengers’ emotions
6 months ago

Network Rail denies using AI cameras to detect passengers’ emotions

The Independent  

Sign up to our free weekly IndyTech newsletter delivered straight to your inbox Sign up to our free IndyTech newsletter Sign up to our free IndyTech newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Network Rail has denied recording passengers’ emotions as part of trial of AI …

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Punjab-origin scrap dealer among 7 jailed in UK for stealing rail tracks
7 months ago

Punjab-origin scrap dealer among 7 jailed in UK for stealing rail tracks

Hindustan Times  

London Punjab-origin scrap dealer among 7 jailed in UK for stealing rail tracks An Indian-origin director of a scrap metals business is among a gang of seven men sentenced to prison for their part in stealing train track rails from the UK’s Network Rail trackside and depot locations in the East of England on several occasions. The rail was loaded …

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Easter weekend travel chaos: How busy will it be and when are the worst times to travel?
8 months, 3 weeks ago

Easter weekend travel chaos: How busy will it be and when are the worst times to travel?

The Independent  

Sign up to Simon Calder’s free travel email for expert advice and money-saving discounts Get Simon Calder’s Travel email Get Simon Calder’s Travel email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Rail travel may see some passenger records broken, with Eurostar selling five per cent more tickets than last Easter – …

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Easter travel chaos: Drivers warned to expect traffic gridlock this weekend with 18.5million drivers taking to the road on Saturday as Bank holiday break coincides with end of school term
8 months, 4 weeks ago

Easter travel chaos: Drivers warned to expect traffic gridlock this weekend with 18.5million drivers taking to the road on Saturday as Bank holiday break coincides with end of school term

Daily Mail  

Britons were today warned to expect Easter travel 'carmageddon' with 14million getaway trips set to cause gridlock on the roads and major rail routes closing. Rail travel will also be disrupted by engineering works, with the southern section of the West Coast Main Line closed between Good Friday and Easter Monday. The West Coast Main Line between London Euston and …

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Diversity champion behind Network Rail's controversial 'Pride pillar' is embroiled in misogyny row as offensive social media posts emerge
10 months, 3 weeks ago

Diversity champion behind Network Rail's controversial 'Pride pillar' is embroiled in misogyny row as offensive social media posts emerge

Daily Mail  

The Network Rail diversity champion behind a controversial 'Pride pillar' has found himself at the centre of a misogyny row. Shane Andrews, who chairs Network Rail's employee network for promoting LGBT inclusion, was criticised after a number of deeply offensive social media posts emerged. In a recent tweet defending National Rail's decision to install a 'Pride pillar' in London Bridge …

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Network Rail is criticised for its 'Pride Pillar' which features flags representing 'demisexuality' and 'polyamory' despite a rule against political posters
10 months, 3 weeks ago

Network Rail is criticised for its 'Pride Pillar' which features flags representing 'demisexuality' and 'polyamory' despite a rule against political posters

Daily Mail  

Network Rail has unveiled a 'Pride Pillar' in one of the country's busiest stations – featuring flags representing 'gender fluidity', 'demisexuality' and 'polyamory'. In 2020, Network Rail removed an 'I love JK Rowling' poster from Edinburgh Waverley station for being 'too political' because of the author's gender critical views. Network Rail has unveiled a 'Pride Pillar' at London Bridge - …

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Network Rail blames 'climate change' for problems on Britain's railways: Bosses say the frequency of severe weather events like Storm Isha is having a 'significant impact' on ageing rail infrastructur
11 months ago

Network Rail blames 'climate change' for problems on Britain's railways: Bosses say the frequency of severe weather events like Storm Isha is having a 'significant impact' on ageing rail infrastructur

Daily Mail  

Britain's ageing rail infrastructure is facing a major crisis due to climate change as many of its Victorian-era structures reach the 'end of life', Network Rail has warned. A fallen tree at Arrochar & Tarbet station on the West Highland Line yesterday after the storm A tree that fell onto the overhead wires at Whitecraigs station in Scotland yesterday Repairs …

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CM Revanth Approves New Metro Rail Routes under Phase-2 Expansion
11 months ago

CM Revanth Approves New Metro Rail Routes under Phase-2 Expansion

Deccan Chronicle  

HYDERABAD: Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy soon after his return from his five-day foreign visit, on Monday approved the route map for the second phase of the Hyderabad Metro Rail project, connecting the Shamshabad airport from the four corners of the city. Revanth Reddy had already ordered the scrapping of the airport Metro Rail routes from Raidurg which were proposed …

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Storm Isha's 100mph trail of destruction: Cars are crushed under falling trees, roofs are ripped off, 70,000 homes are left without power and two men are killed in crashes - with Britain braced for ne
11 months ago

Storm Isha's 100mph trail of destruction: Cars are crushed under falling trees, roofs are ripped off, 70,000 homes are left without power and two men are killed in crashes - with Britain braced for ne

Daily Mail  

Liveblog: Read the latest on how Storm Isha is wreaking havoc across Britain How have YOU been affected by Storm Isha? Email [email protected] Workmen who were attempting to clear a fallen tree which was blocking the A833 at Belladrum near Inverness Workers used chainsaws to take apart the huge trunks as they tried to remove the enormous tree The tree …

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Storm Isha sparks day of travel hell with trains cancelled, roads flooded, ferries disrupted and flights grounded after 100mph gusts and heavy downpours
11 months ago

Storm Isha sparks day of travel hell with trains cancelled, roads flooded, ferries disrupted and flights grounded after 100mph gusts and heavy downpours

Daily Mail  

How have YOU been affected by Storm Isha? Email [email protected] Shocking images show a tree felled by the storm on Gristhrope Road, in the Selly Oak area of Birmingham Phone lines in the area are also down as utilities are hit by Storm Isha - with the uprooted tree smashing onto cars parked opposite Fallen tree on four cars in …

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Stranded Eurostar passengers sleep overnight at St Pancras after flooded tunnels cancelled ALL services - while airlines charge New Year revellers scrambling to make alternative plans £700 for last-mi
11 months, 3 weeks ago

Stranded Eurostar passengers sleep overnight at St Pancras after flooded tunnels cancelled ALL services - while airlines charge New Year revellers scrambling to make alternative plans £700 for last-mi

Daily Mail  

Have YOU been affected by Eurostar? Network Rail says no services are expected to travel south of the Thames from the station today Passengers at Eurostar terminal at St Pancras International after all trains were cancelled An electric board informs passengers of Eurostar train cancellations at St Pancras International Station in London today An Air France flight from Heathrow to …

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