The Latest Breaking News from Network Rail

Biggest rail strike in decades halts most trains in Britain

Unions to join forces on Saturday to coincide with start of Conservative party conference in Birmingham

The Guardian - UK · Oct 1, 2022

Edinburgh train passengers facing huge delays as stormy weather damages lines

ScotRail and Network Rail have taken to Twitter to warn passengers that the adverse weather conditions experienced throughout most of Friday will mean that some services are unable to run.

Edinburgh Live · Sep 30, 2022

Edinburgh LNER passengers issued urgent travel warning as major cancellations announced

Passengers hoping to use a LNER service from Edinburgh has been issued an urgent update ahead of strike action for Saturday October 1. This comes as thousands of rail workers will walk out.

Edinburgh Live · Sep 30, 2022

When are the train strikes in October? Full list of dates for planned rail worker walk-outs

The RMT has announced a number of strike dates throughout October, potentially leading to disruptions

Manchester Evening News · Sep 29, 2022

Loved up West Lothian couple get engaged 150ft up on top of the Forth Bridge

Paul Ward, 44, surprised his soon to be wife Meghan Crawford, 38, atop of the famous structure. The couple were taking part in the 'Your View' event organised by Network Rail and Barnardo's among many others.

Edinburgh Live · Sep 29, 2022

Scotrail warns Glaswegians of 'significant disruption' this weekend due to strike action

ScotRail have said that people should plan ahead and if going out, to expect 'significant disruption' across the 'majority' of their services this weekend amid strikes.

Glasgow Live · Sep 29, 2022

Most Edinburgh ScotRail trains axed in 'significant disruption' of October strikes

ScotRail have warned passengers to plan ahead, only travel if necessary and expect 'significant disruption' as the majority of trains from Edinburgh are cancelled on RMT strike days.

Edinburgh Live · Sep 29, 2022

Best way to get to London Marathon 2022 start line during Saturday's train strike

The London Marathon is set to return to the city this weekend, with thousands of people expected to flock to the capital for the 28 mile race despite the ongoing rail strikes

Daily Mirror · Sep 29, 2022

Love is in the air as West Lothian couple get engaged on top of the Forth Bridge

Meghan Crawford and Paul Ward became the fourth couple to get engaged at the fourth Barnardos charity event on the Forth Bridge!

Daily Record · Sep 29, 2022

Golf club access bridge set to be demolished and replaced as part of £78m rail electrification

The works are needed as part of electrifying 13 miles of track between Bolton and Wigan

Manchester Evening News · Sep 29, 2022