The Latest Breaking News from Network Rail

Scottish train lines to 'shut down' as Storm Floris causes travel chaos

NETWORK RAIL has said it will “shut down” routes north of Perth due to the “unprecedented challenges” Storm Floris has brought to Scotland.

The National (Scotland) · Aug 4, 2025

Bizarre new reason for Waterloo train cancellations revealed - a lack of rain!

‘Soil mosture deficit’ means speeds have to be reduced - and Exeter trains reduced to every two hours

Evening Standard · Aug 4, 2025

Network Rail issues statement to Scots ahead of Storm Floris

SCOTLAND’S railway operator is preparing for potential disruption next week as Storm Floris is expected to bring high winds and heavy rain to much…

The National (Scotland) · Aug 1, 2025

Wimbledon to demand investment in District line as disruption enters second week

Thousands of tennis fans were left stranded as District line trains were unable to run between Parsons Green and Wimbledon on Monday

Evening Standard · Jul 8, 2025

Children dancing and taking selfies on a railway line causes closure of pedestrian level crossing

Wantage Road crossing in Grove, Oxfordshire, has been closed by National Rail after a series of dangerous incidents

The Independent UK · Jul 4, 2025

District line chaos an 'international embarrassment' after tennis fans hit by Tube disruption, says Wimbledon MP

Sections of the District Line track near Wimbledon are 130 years old and should be treated as a priority, a local MP has said

Evening Standard · Jul 3, 2025

Stoke Newington murder latest: Man, 45, shot dead as police shut busy Hackney high street - live updates

Police were called to Dynevor Road, Stoke Newington, at 0.18am on Tuesday after gunshots were heard

Evening Standard · Jul 1, 2025

Delays across UK rail network after heatwave causes speed restrictions

Track temperatures are expected to hit 50C as hot weather continues

The Independent UK · Jul 1, 2025

Speed restrictions imposed on two main train lines amid UK heatwave

Longer journeys and possible cancellations expected on Brighton and western mainlines out of London

The Guardian - UK · Jun 30, 2025

Disruption on West Coast Main Line after tree fall causes ‘significant damage’

Cancellations of trains between Scotland and Carlisle are expected to last until Tuesday.

Evening Standard · Jun 30, 2025