Rail lines to close after landslip affects track

Network Rail said the line between Dorking and Horsham would be closed from the start of service on Monday until at least 30 ...

Network Rail infrastructure management 'ineffective', derailment inquiry told

Three people were killed in the incident in Aberdeenshire on August 12, 2020 when the train hit debris washed on to the track ...
Railway Technology

UK railways to be monitored by drones

The drones use Digital Tethering to ensure they fly safely near the lines. Credit: Network Rail The UK’s rail infrastructure manager Network Rail has started flying drones to monitor 20,000 miles of ...

Storm damage forces closure of railway line

The Dawlish railway line is closed "until further notice" after a sea wall partially collapsed.
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Case study: Network Rail on the data-driven decisions keeping our railways safe

Britain’s railway network is made up of around 200,000km of track, most of it dating from Victorian times. But the railways face a very modern-day problem: dealing with the impact of climate change ...
Railway Technology

RSSB and Network Rail take steps to improve rail safety

1 April 2023 – a dog walker encouraging two dogs to sit on the tracks while an onlooker takes a photo of them. Credit: Network Rail The Rail Safety and Standards Board (RSSB) has released an updated ...