Stories around our network
![](https://www.networkrail.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/Transpennine-upgrade-engineering-works.jpg)
Stories
Industry-leading
Putting passengers first
Powering economies
11 December 2024 | 4 min read
Our railway is an economic powerhouse, driving jobs and growth across Britain – and putting us on track for a…
![](https://www.networkrail.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/Agar-grove-bridge_24-620x384.jpg)
Stories
Planned engineering works
Upgrading the Midland Main Line this Christmas
11 December 2024 | 4 min read
We’re investing about £19m this December working on the railway around the Midland Main Line – so your journeys will be…
![](https://www.networkrail.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/Scenic_shot_of_a_train_through_Church_Settle__Kent.jpg)
Keeping Britain connected
5 December 2024 | 4 min read
![](https://www.networkrail.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/Three-Bridges-Rail-Operating-Centre_workstation-620x384.jpg)
Improving signalling in South London this Christmas
4 December 2024 | 3 min read
![](https://www.networkrail.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/Autumn-leaf-leaves-track-seasonal-treatment-train-winter.jpg)
Tackling leaves on the line with artificial intelligence
3 December 2024 | 3 min read
![](https://www.networkrail.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/External-Image-of-Old-Oak-Common-Station.jpg)
Preparing the railway for west London’s newest station
3 December 2024 | 3 min read