Network Rail: Engineering work dates and how to get around London London Charing Cross and Waterloo East stations impacted by engineering works Evening Standard · Aug 14, 2023
‘Only AI made it possible’: scientists hail breakthrough in tracking British wildlife Technology proves able to identify dozens of species in thousands of hours of recordings The Guardian - UK · Aug 13, 2023
Rail electrification plans fall far short of UK net zero targets, data shows Figures obtained by Lib Dems reveal need for eightfold increase to reach greenhouse gas emissions goal by 2050 The Guardian - UK · Jul 29, 2023
Ticket office closures consultation set to be extended after public backlash The head of Network Rail said an extension to the consultation would be a sign the Government and train operators ‘want to hear more from passengers’. The Independent UK · Jul 26, 2023
Rail bosses spend £10,000 a week on flights – because it’s cheaper than trains Network Rail Director Michelle Handforth expensed £8,000 worth of domestic flights The Independent UK · Jul 24, 2023
Woman who transformed Network Rail van into dream camper home now travels the world selling her art Illustrator Jasmine Hortop funds her idyllic, off-grid lifestyle through selling her ocean-inspred artworks Manchester Evening News · Jul 11, 2023
Lanarkshire motorists urged to plan ahead as two roads will close later this month Carriageway resurfacing work being carried out and track panels being delivered by Network Rail. Daily Record · Jul 10, 2023
Incident on train that was 'close to overturning' left passengers injured CCTV images showed luggage raining down on passengers Nottingham Post · Jul 10, 2023
Passengers injured on train that was 'close to overturning' CCTV images showed luggage raining down on passengers Wales Online · Jul 10, 2023
£2m investigation into 'critical' bridge after concerns raised National Highways is concerned about its capacity to carry "abnormal loads" from Port traffic Liverpool Echo · Jul 7, 2023
Troon train station rebuild to cost £5m as contractor appointed AmcoGiffen is behind the multi-million-pound project. Daily Record · Jul 4, 2023
Volunteers brought back onto railway in Renfrewshire in bid to improve passenger safety Church-based volunteers from the Ascension Trust will patrol platforms and trains. Daily Record · Jul 4, 2023
Renationalising Thames Water would be a gamble – but there is another way to help clean up the industry The privatisation of water companies in England and Wales was supposed to bring efficiency and investment to a vital sector that had been starved of public funding. But since 1989, the industry has failed to invest sufficiently in replacing antiquated pipes and sewage treatment systems. The Conversation · Jul 3, 2023
How a Highland community is cracking under Harry Potter mania IT was once a quiet, serene Highland gem, full of Jacobite history, and bursting with stunning scenery. The National (Scotland) · Jul 2, 2023
Edinburgh Live · Jun 30, 2023 Excited Edinburgh locals get the chance to glimpse iconic Flying Scotsman train The world-famous train is making its way back to Edinburgh this weekend and fans wishing to catch a glimpse of the iconic train have been urged to do so as safely as possible.
Manchester Evening News · Jun 29, 2023 Outrage after pigeons trapped by netting under bridge at Manchester Piccadilly The netting has been removed after complaints from distressed locals.
Manchester Evening News · Jun 29, 2023 Bridge over River Irwell connecting Salford and Manchester finally reopens after six year wait The bridge was closed after the completion of the Ordsall Chord railway bridge in 2017.
The Independent UK · Jun 26, 2023 Rail trespassing above pre-Covid levels Some 18,517 incidents of people going onto railway tracks and land without permission were recorded in the 2022/23 financial year.
Daily Record · Jun 26, 2023 East Kilbride residents are being asked to share their thoughts on new transport proposal A consultation will be held tonight.
Daily Record · Jun 26, 2023 Dumfries train station accessibility improvements unveiled to public A new footbridge and lifts are set to be built to create step-free access across both platforms
The Guardian - UK · Jun 22, 2023 Mechanical bull from Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games to be named Ozzy Public choose name of Black Sabbath singer for the bull, which will be placed at Birmingham New Street station
Daily Record · Jun 22, 2023 Car park to close at Troon train station as major rebuild begins New canopies will be installed at Troon Station with the car park set to close throughout the summer.
Birmingham Post · Jun 22, 2023 Exeter's new Marsh Barton rail station set to open Devon’s newest railway station at Marsh Barton, in Exeter, has been developed by GRAHAM on behalf of Devon County Council
Daily Record · Jun 21, 2023 Road closed and trains delayed as car crashes near busy Scots railway line Police confirmed they were called to a collision on Coast Road, Aberdeen, but it is not known if anyone sustained injuries in the crash.
Manchester Evening News · Jun 19, 2023 Gorilla announce 'exciting news' after shock closure The venue closed suddenly in April