The Latest Breaking News from Network Rail

Lorry recovered from train tracks after crashing into east coast mainline

Rail authorities remain at the scene near Wallyford this morning.

Daily Record · Jun 24, 2022

Rail strike: TSSA to vote on another train strike affecting CrossCountry, LNER, Northern and TransPennine

TSSA members working for Network Rail and train operators could go on strike in mid-July in a separate dispute to the RMT walk out

Chronicle Live · Jun 24, 2022

Perth and Kinross to experience third day without trains after dispute talks fail to halt strike action

Saturday’s service shutdown will go ahead with Network Rail staff walking out - but many rural hotel's have seen little impact on their businesses so far

Daily Record · Jun 24, 2022

Why are the train strikes happening?

Journeys by train are set to be disrupted on Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday of this week - but why are rail workers walking out?

The Independent UK · Jun 24, 2022

When is the UK train strike? Dates, times and everything you need to know

In the forthcoming strikes by Network Rail signallers, only about 20% of lines will be open for trains – many of which might not run anyway

The Independent UK · Jun 24, 2022

Lorry driver 'kicked through windshield' to escape after crashing on to train tracks

A lorry crashed down an embankment on east coast mainline on Thursday afternoon.

Daily Record · Jun 24, 2022

Blind man fell from Glasgow railway platform and was 'minutes from death'

Michael Tornow, 41, from Glasgow, fell onto the tracks at Bellgrove Station due to a lack of tactile paving which would have warned him of the platform edge. He was unable to climb back himself but was helped by other passengers.

Glasgow Live · Jun 24, 2022

East Lothian man claims HGV driver crawls through windscreen to escape railway crash

The quick thinking motorcyclist instantly pulled over and called the emergency services. He says he saw the man kick through his windscreen and crawl to safety from the tracks.

Edinburgh Live · Jun 24, 2022

Train strike – live: Weekend travel chaos looms in third walk out of the week

RMT members at Network Rail and 13 train operators walk out over pay, pensions, jobs and conditions

The Independent UK · Jun 24, 2022

Train strikes: More rail travel chaos today as talks yet to break deadlock

Only 60% of trains will run on Friday as delays from Thursday's RMT rail workers strike continue to affect transport services, with talks over pay and conditions deadlocked

Daily Mirror · Jun 24, 2022