There are endless stories on the railway, from innovative engineering feats to bringing better journeys for you and freight.
Here are 10 of the most read of the past year:
Signals explained
Signalling is a crucial part of the railway infrastructure, enabling trains to move safely around the network. But how does it work and what role does it play in delays?
Boosting York with a £1bn development
We signed a £1.1bn agreement in April to regenerate one of UK’s largest brownfield sites – York Central – in a significant boost the economy.
Improving London Liverpool Street this Christmas
We worked hard this Christmas and New Year period to improve London Liverpool Street station. Our work will result in better journeys for you in and out of the station.
Educational resources for children
We're always eager to tell young people about all the exciting learning opportunities the railway has to offer. Here are some useful materials to help them explore ...
Q and A with a female freight train driver
Meet Amy, a freight train driver for the rail freight company DB Cargo. Amy used to be a midwife but a passion for transport led her to a rewarding career change in rail.
Track circuits explained
What are track circuits? How do they keep the railway safe? And why do they sometimes delay journeys? Read on to find out ...
Digital speed boards – bringing you better journeys
We’ve teamed up with our industry partners to trial a smart new tech that will digitally display speed restrictions along routes.
What's it like to be a signaller?
Our signallers play an integral part in the running of the railway, and connecting people to places and is a great career.
We spoke with Alison Badrock about her life at Network Rail as a signaller.
All aboard Railway 200!
We're delighted to be taking part in a year-long programme – Railway 200 – to celebrate 200 years of train travel in 2025. Find out more ...
Three track features you’ve never heard of
There are lots of different parts that make up a standard piece of track. But we sometimes add extra features to keep trains – and you – as safe as possible. Here's three of these.
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