The Latest Breaking News from Network Rail

Man split second away from being hit by Avanti train in 'one of closest near misses ever'

Man crossing railway line ignored red light and came within feet of being struck

Liverpool Echo · Mar 3, 2023

Watch as moped narrowly misses train travelling at 70mph after jumping level crossing

The train driver had to stop to compose himself before carrying on the journey

Bristol Post · Mar 2, 2023

Passengers at risk of being ‘injured or killed’ due to overcrowding at London Bridge station, warns MP

Network Rail asking Transport for London for advice on crowd control measures

Evening Standard · Mar 2, 2023

London Bridge overcrowding: demands grow to give TfL control of Southeastern train services

Passenger safety concerns for second time in just over a month at mainline station

Evening Standard · Mar 1, 2023

When are Tube and rail workers in the UK going on strike in March and April?

Tube workers will strike this month after the RMT’s Mick Lynch called for a wave of ‘sustained and targeted’ industrial action on the railways

Evening Standard · Mar 1, 2023

Edinburgh rail passengers face cancellations after signalling fault in West Lothian

Network Rail have said that the issue began after 5am this morning and that the signalling fault at West Calder will impact rail travel between Edinburgh and Shotts.

Edinburgh Live · Mar 1, 2023

ScotRail reminding Lanarkshire customers to plan ahead of Carstairs works

from the weekend, no Glasgow Central to Edinburgh Waverley services will call via Carstairs until May 30

Daily Record · Feb 28, 2023

Major works on historic railway bridge set to commence

A six-day railway closure will also be needed between Saturday, May 6 and Friday, May 12

Manchester Evening News · Feb 28, 2023

Edinburgh rail passengers face months of disruption as mainline trains suspended

Network Rail have said that the works will last around three months and that travel between Edinburgh and Carlisle will not be possible for passengers for long stretches.

Edinburgh Live · Feb 28, 2023

Tube strike: RMT to join Aslef in walkout on Budget Day

Industrial action expected to force London Underground to close for 24 hours on March 15

Evening Standard · Feb 28, 2023