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. The London timepiece by WPP brand design agency Design Bridge and Partners was the winning entry in an international design competition run in a partnership between […]
Category: Stations
ORR authorises new Beaulieu Park station ahead of opening
The Office of Rail and Road (ORR) has authorised the new Beaulieu Park railway station, clearing the way for it to open to passengers on Sunday 26 October. The station will serve the growing Beaulieu and Channels neighbourhoods to the north-east of Chelmsford and is the first new station on the Great Eastern Main Line […]
Salford Crescent’s £21m upgrades for passengers now 75% complete
Passengers are another step closer to benefiting from the multi-million-pound overhaul of Salford Crescent station to improve journeys from next year. Throughout 2025, Network Rail and its contractor partner Kier Construction have been building a third platform with stair and lift access from the ticket hall. In recent weeks new platform canopies and staircases have […]
Don’t forget to book your ticket for ‘Inspiration’ Railway 200’s unique exhibition train at Llandudno station
Bookings are still open for visits to Llandudno station this November 15-18 to see the unique Exhibition Train ‘Inspiration’ as part of Railway 200, this year’s national celebration of the 200th anniversary of the modern railway. Visitors are invited to secure their tickets to the exhibition train when it arrives at Llandudno on 15 November. The […]
Don’t forget to book your ticket for ‘Inspiration’ Railway 200’s unique exhibition train at Llandudno station
Bookings are still open for visits to Llandudno station this November 15-18 to see the unique Exhibition Train ‘Inspiration’ as part of Railway 200, this year’s national celebration of the 200th anniversary of the modern railway. Visitors are invited to secure their tickets to the exhibition train when it arrives at Llandudno on 15 November. The […]
Two stations run by Northern in World Cup of Stations final as passengers vote for the winner
Passengers are being asked to decide which railway station has had the biggest positive impact on their lives, by taking part in a vote. Rail Delivery Group (RDG), which represents train operating companies, is running its annual World Cup of Stations competition and has drawn up a shortlist, after receiving 330 entries from all over the country. […]
Two stations run by Northern in World Cup of Stations final as passengers vote for the winner
Passengers are being asked to decide which railway station has had the biggest positive impact on their lives, by taking part in a vote. Rail Delivery Group (RDG), which represents train operating companies, is running its annual World Cup of Stations competition and has drawn up a shortlist, after receiving 330 entries from all over the country. […]
New lifts improve passengers’ access to trains at Warwick station
Warwick passengers now have easier than ever access to train travel thanks to new lifts which have opened at the town’s main station. The lifts, which connect to the station’s subway and provide step-free access between platforms 1 and 2, opened to passengers today (10 October). Network Rail, and its contractor Murphy, have been on […]
Chesterfield station’s £3.3m platform reconstruction gets under way
A major infrastructure upgrade is taking place to strengthen two platforms at Chesterfield station. The £3.3 million investment will see 40-metre sections of platforms 1 and 2 reconstructed to provide better structural integrity – improving passenger experience and reducing maintenance costs in the long-term. Network Rail began site preparation in August, ahead of the main […]