Stories around our network

From the archive

Railway heritage

From the archive: the Royal Albert Bridge

29 April 2019 | 2 min read

The Network Rail archive is the custodian of a vast collection of historic documents and plans relating to today’s railway infrastructure. It…

Infrastructure insights

Spotlight on earthworks

26 April 2019 | min read

Extreme weather increases the risks that people and property are typically exposed to. Heavy rain and strong winds underscore the importance of…

A signaller working with digital signalling screens at Three Bridges rail operating centre (ROC)

Infrastructure Insights: Signalling

20 April 2019 | 3 min read

Passengers looking at notice boards at Birmingham New Street

What’s the National Operations Centre and how does it help passengers?

18 April 2019 | 4 min read

Still from animation showing a signal box and small and large mechanical signal levers

Delays explained: signals

17 April 2019 | 4 min read

Why does Network Rail close level crossings?

12 April 2019 | min read

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