Following the positive news for rail investment in the Government’s Spending Review last week, the Railway Industry Association (RIA) welcomes the latest rail usage statistics published by the Office of Rail and Road (ORR) and the Department for Transport (DfT). The ORR quarterly figures, from January to March 2025, show a 7% increase in passenger […]
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Network Rail employees named in Birthday Honours list
Two Network Rail employees have been recognised for their outstanding contributions in HM The King’s Birthday Honours list announced today. In addition, Steve Scrimshaw, who joined Network Rail as a non-executive director last year, received a CBE. Donna Mitchell, senior media relations manager in the National Communications team has received a British Empire Medal (BEM) […]
Oxford businesses to receive goodwill payments for Botley Road disruption
Some small businesses in Oxford most affected by works at Botley Road station may be eligible to receive goodwill payments, following the Government confirming up to £850,000 of Network Rail funding to acknowledge the local disruption. The funding was confirmed on Friday 13 June as the Rail Minister Lord Hendy visited the site to see […]
Picture perfect Peak District viaduct to get £7.5 million renewal
An iconic railway viaduct which is crucial to the Peak District quarrying industry is getting a multi-million-pound upgrade this summer. Network Rail is investing £7.5 million to improve one of Chapel Milton’s twin Victorian viaducts between now and the autumn. The 160-year-old 15-arch structure is a mainstay of the success of the country’s freight network, […]
Land Sheriffs keep UK railways safer with trespass and welfare deployment
Specialists in smarter security, Land Sheriffs, are helping keep the UK rail network safer with their trespass and welfare deployment. From their headquarters in Harlow, Essex, Land Sheriffs provide a range of security services to keep railways throughout the UK safe, including mobile patrols, manned guarding and 24/7 covert and overt CCTV monitoring. This year […]
London Northwestern Railway: Learning disability charity adopts Northampton station
A new partnership between London Northwestern Railway (LNR) and learning disability charity Mencap will boost the community feel of a busy East Midlands train station. Northampton station has been adopted by the charity through its ‘training academy’ programme, which delivers supported internships to people aged 16-24 with learning disabilities or autism. Mencap – a charity […]
Piccadilly passengers’ advice ahead of major Manchester weekend events
Parklife, Soccer Aid and gig goers travelling through Manchester Piccadilly are advised to plan ahead this weekend. Almost 200,000 people are estimated to attend the events at Heaton Park and Old Trafford between 14-15 June. Additionally, Catfish and the Bottlemen, and Chris Brown concerts are expected to bring in huge crowds over the weekend on […]
Rail Industry Takes to the Trains to Prepare for Transformational Timetable
Colleagues from across the rail industry have joined together to focus on the East Coast Main Line ahead of the transformational December 2025 timetable change – the biggest change in a generation. On Thursday 12 June 2025, colleagues from LNER and Network Rail, as part of the East Coast Partnership, along with industry partners from […]