The Latest Breaking News from Network Rail

Schools told to close as Storm Amy sweeps in with amber weather warning

The first named storm of the season has prompted weather warnings throughout the country

The Independent UK · Oct 3, 2025

Schools to shut early and transport disrupted as Storm Amy sweeps in

The first named storm of the season has prompted weather warnings throughout the UK for heavy rain and strong winds of up to 95mph.

Evening Standard · Oct 3, 2025

ScotRail cancels trains as Storm Amy set to wreak havoc across Scotland

TRAINS have been cancelled as heavy rain and 100mph gusts of wind are set to cause havoc across Scotland with the arrival of Storm Amy ...

The National (Scotland) · Oct 3, 2025

Train named Ctrl Alt Deleaf to help blast billions of leaves from Great Britain’s tracks

Network Rail says train named after public vote will join fleet of ‘unsung hero’ leaf-busters this autumn

The Guardian - UK · Sep 19, 2025

Train named Ctrl Alt Deleaf to tackle leaves on the line

Network Rail said the train is part of its fleet of “leaf-busters” which blast leaf mulch off rails.

Evening Standard · Sep 19, 2025

Public chooses Ctrl Alt Deleaf as name for leaf-clearing train

Other shortlisted names were Leaf-Fall Weapon, Pulp Friction and The Autumn Avenger

The Independent UK · Sep 19, 2025

‘See it. Say it. Sorted’ campaign gets refresh – but slogan stays same

Security message has been frequent – and for some, irritating – part of Great Britain’s public transport system since 2016

The Guardian - UK · Sep 16, 2025

Rail disruption after train crashes on to track

The Highland Main Line reopened following the incident in Perth and Kinross at 9.40am.

Evening Standard · Sep 11, 2025

£6.4 million 'intensive' safety operation launched across Scotland's railways

Network Rail has said it is preparing for one of its most “intensive seasonal operations” as it plans to carry out more than £6 million worth…

The National (Scotland) · Sep 9, 2025

Youth caught on CCTV doing pushups on level crossing

Watch as a reckless level crossing user does one-handed push-ups in the middle of the track in shocking footage.

The Independent UK · Sep 6, 2025