Stories around our network

Stories
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…

Stories
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…

Infrastructure Insights: Signalling
20 April 2019 | 3 min read

What’s the National Operations Centre and how does it help passengers?
18 April 2019 | 4 min read

Why does Network Rail close level crossings?
12 April 2019 | min read

How does the Network Rail helicopter reduce delays?
10 April 2019 | 2 min read