Two Network Rail colleagues – Esther Lagden and Tyron Woodford – have been awarded British Empire Medals (BEM) in The King’s Birthday Honours 2026, in recognition of their exceptional contributions to their communities. Esther Lagden has been recognised for her dedicated voluntary service supporting young people, while Tyron Woodford has been honoured for his outstanding […]
Category: People
Railway gets acts new powers to ban repeat offenders
Passengers and frontline rail staff are set to receive more protection from persistent antisocial behaviour at train stations across the rail network, as early trials show encouraging results. Railway Behaviour Notices banning repeat offenders from stations are being rolled out across the rail network this summer, as a new early intervention measure to improve passenger […]
Rail industry unites to champion social mobility
Leaders from across the rail industry are joining forces, taking part in a symbolic rail journey to champion social mobility and inspire the next generation of talent. Travelling between Birmingham New Street and Birmingham International, where they supported the Big Bang Fair, one of the UK’s largest science and engineering events for young people, senior […]
£2.7m transformation delivers safer, more accessible experience at Exeter Central
One of the South West’s busiest stations has been transformed by a £2.7m investment – enhancing customer flow and accessibility. Exeter Central, which handles nearly three million passengers per year, now boasts an expanded concourse, smart-ticket gatelines, an open-plan customer assistance desk and brand-new retail space. It has been funded by a special programme designed […]
£2.7m transformation delivers safer, more accessible experience at Exeter Central
One of the South West’s busiest stations has been transformed by a £2.7m investment – enhancing customer flow and accessibility. Exeter Central, which handles nearly three million passengers per year, now boasts an expanded concourse, smart-ticket gatelines, an open-plan customer assistance desk and brand-new retail space. It has been funded by a special programme designed […]
£2.7m transformation delivers safer, more accessible experience at Exeter Central
One of the South West’s busiest stations has been transformed by a £2.7m investment – enhancing customer flow and accessibility. Exeter Central, which handles nearly three million passengers per year, now boasts an expanded concourse, smart-ticket gatelines, an open-plan customer assistance desk and brand-new retail space. It has been funded by a special programme designed […]
£2.7m transformation delivers safer, more accessible experience at Exeter Central
One of the South West’s busiest stations has been transformed by a £2.7m investment – enhancing customer flow and accessibility. Exeter Central, which handles nearly three million passengers per year, now boasts an expanded concourse, smart-ticket gatelines, an open-plan customer assistance desk and brand-new retail space. It has been funded by a special programme designed […]
£2.7m transformation delivers safer, more accessible experience at Exeter Central
One of the South West’s busiest stations has been transformed by a £2.7m investment – enhancing customer flow and accessibility. Exeter Central, which handles nearly three million passengers per year, now boasts an expanded concourse, smart-ticket gatelines, an open-plan customer assistance desk and brand-new retail space. It has been funded by a special programme designed […]
£2.7m transformation delivers safer, more accessible experience at Exeter Central
One of the South West’s busiest stations has been transformed by a £2.7m investment – enhancing customer flow and accessibility. Exeter Central, which handles nearly three million passengers per year, now boasts an expanded concourse, smart-ticket gatelines, an open-plan customer assistance desk and brand-new retail space. It has been funded by a special programme designed […]
Tackley station upgrade to deliver step-free access for the first time
Customers travelling to and from Tackley station are being advised to plan ahead this summer, as improvement work gets underway to make the station fully accessible for the first time in its history. From Friday 12 June, Network Rail will begin installing a new footbridge and lifts, replacing the current temporary structure and making it […]