The Latest Breaking News from Network Rail

Network Rail statement after evacuation alarms sound at Manchester Victoria

People were reportedly told to evacuate over the speakers in the early hours of this morning

Manchester Evening News · Jun 19, 2023

Edinburgh trains affected as person dies after being hit by train on busy line

All lines are currently closed between Aberdeen and Dundee until around 9am after the incident happened near Montrose at around 5.30am.

Edinburgh Live · Jun 19, 2023

Person dies after being hit by train on busy Scots railway line sparking rush hour disruption

All lines are currently closed between Aberdeen and Dundee until around 9am after the incident happened near Montrose at around 5.30am.

Daily Record · Jun 19, 2023

Blind man 'in near miss with freight train' after falling onto railway tracks at station

A blind man who was travelling from Glasgow to Manchester is suing after he fell onto the tracks just moments before a high speed freight train approached the spot.

Glasgow Live · Jun 15, 2023

Dis Life: Why travel safety for Disabled people is on the wrong side of the tracks

The rail industry is looking to cut staffing even further, which will mean less staff on platforms and potentially almost none at all in ticket offices

Daily Mirror · Jun 14, 2023

Blind man fell onto the tracks at Manchester Piccadilly as freight train approached

Abdul Eneser is taking legal action against Network Rail, alleging there was no tactile paving on the platform's edge

Manchester Evening News · Jun 14, 2023

Blind man who fell on to rail tracks sues Network Rail over lack of tactile paving

Abdul Eneser described incident at Manchester Piccadilly as ‘most traumatic experience’

The Guardian - UK · Jun 14, 2023

Plans for accessibility improvements at Dumfries Train Station set to be revealed

Network Rail has worked with architects and a number of stakeholders to produce the design which introduces a new footbridge and lifts to provide step-free access across both platforms

Daily Record · Jun 13, 2023

Key route hit with years of roadworks for metrobus project finally complete

The road has been subject to full and partial closures since 2020

Bristol Post · Jun 12, 2023

Residents dismayed by ‘wanton destruction’ of trees along rail line in Lewisham

Network Rail apologised for “letting down” locals by not explaining the work or giving enough notice

Evening Standard · Jun 9, 2023