The Latest Breaking News from Network Rail

Rail disruption between Newcastle and York for three more weekends - everything you need to know

Network Rail is carrying out works at Durham Station which means rail travel between Newcastle and York is severely disrupted

Chronicle Live · Jan 25, 2023

New look Troon train station plans to be unveiled to residents next week

Residents will be able to see the final proposals at a drop-in event at the town's Walker Hall on Tuesday, January 31

Daily Record · Jan 25, 2023

Crowds and delays ‘turning Elizabeth line into nightmare’

Passengers on the Elizabeth line have spoken of “nightmare” delays and overcrowding due to infrastructure problems and soaring demand.

Evening Standard · Jan 25, 2023

Train firms ordered to stop misusing cancellation loophole that sees services disappear in 24 hours

For passengers, it means a train they expected to catch when they went to bed can disappear from the timetable by the time they leave for the station the following morning

Wales Online · Jan 20, 2023

UK’s first full-size autonomous bus carries passengers for first time

Stagecoach claims capacity for around 10,000 journeys across the Forth Road Bridge every week

Insider UK · Jan 20, 2023

Train firms ordered to stop misusing cancellation loophole

The Office of Rail and Road said it is requiring operators to supply data on ‘resource availability pre-cancellations’.

The Independent UK · Jan 20, 2023

February rail strikes: Will my train run during the national walkouts?

Train drivers working for 15 train operators will walk out on 1 and 3 February

The Independent UK · Jan 20, 2023

First electric-only freight train firm Varamis Rail starts moving parcels

The company is using electric former passenger trains converted to carry freight in response to the growing demand for next day deliveries.

The Independent UK · Jan 20, 2023

Travel chaos as Merseyrail cancel rush hour trains

Passengers are being advised to check before travelling due to cancellations and delays

Liverpool Echo · Jan 20, 2023

Merseyside braced for more commuter chaos as icy conditions continue

Icy conditions are set to continue

Liverpool Echo · Jan 19, 2023