# network rail (blogs) — RSS Amplifier Recent posts from the 2 feeds in the RSS Amplifier directory that cover network rail. Page: Feed: --- ## [Stourbridge MP sees railway recovery work after wildfire devastation](https://www.networkrailmediacentre.co.uk/news/stourbridge-mp-sees-railway-recovery-work-after-wildfire-devastation) _2026-08-20 · Network Rail Media Centre - News Releases_ The MP for Stourbridge has seen first-hand the huge recovery operation taking place after wildfires caused significant damage to the railway between Stourbridge and Hagley. ## [Full-length platform access to be restored at Paignton station next week following devastating July fire](https://www.networkrailmediacentre.co.uk/news/full-length-platform-access-to-be-restored-at-paignton-station-next-week-following-devastating-july-fire) _2026-08-20 · Network Rail Media Centre - News Releases_ Network Rail and Great Western Railway (GWR) have confirmed that full-length access to Platform 2 at Paignton station will be restored from the start of service on Monday 24 August, enabling the return of nine-carriage trains four days earlier than previously expected. ## [Network Rail and Southern Railway confirm 1 September planned reopening of Haywards Heath to Lewes line](https://www.networkrailmediacentre.co.uk/news/network-rail-and-southern-railway-confirm-1-september-planned-reopening-of-haywards-heath-to-lewes-line) _2026-08-20 · Network Rail Media Centre - News Releases_ The railway line between Haywards Heath and Lewes will reopen to passenger services on Tuesday 1 September following a major recovery operation and repairs to the track after the derailment on Thursday 13 August. ## [Joint statement on RAIB interim report on Lewes derailment](https://www.networkrailmediacentre.co.uk/news/joint-statement-on-raib-interim-report-on-lewes-derailment) _2026-08-19 · Network Rail Media Centre - News Releases_ Joint statement from Lucy McAuliffe, Route Director Sussex, Network Rail, and John Whitehurst, Chief Executive Officer at GTR, which operates Southern ## [£7m investment to deliver major rail upgrades between Newcastle and Scotland](https://www.networkrailmediacentre.co.uk/news/gbp-7m-investment-to-deliver-major-rail-upgrades-between-newcastle-and-scotland) _2026-08-18 · Network Rail Media Centre - News Releases_ An extensive package of rail improvements will affect journeys between Newcastle and Scotland over three weekends. ## [Major railway recovery underway after Stourbridge wildfires](https://www.networkrailmediacentre.co.uk/news/major-railway-recovery-underway-after-stourbridge-wildfires) _2026-08-18 · Network Rail Media Centre - News Releases_ A major recovery operation is underway to repair significant damage to the railway caused by last week's wildfires in Stourbridge. ## [First visible signs of electrification appear on Borders railway](https://www.networkrailmediacentre.co.uk/news/first-visible-signs-of-electrification-appear-on-borders-railway) _2026-08-17 · Network Rail Media Centre - News Releases_ The electrification of the Borders railway is starting to take shape, as engineers begin installing the steel masts that will support the overhead wires needed for new battery-electric trains. ## [COMPLETED: London Charing Cross and Waterloo East reopen after railway carries out £20million programme of engineering work](https://www.networkrailmediacentre.co.uk/news/completed-london-charing-cross-and-waterloo-east-reopen-after-railway-carries-out-gbp-20million-programme-of-engineering-work) _2026-08-17 · Network Rail Media Centre - News Releases_ Passengers thanked after 22-day closure that saw services diverted into other London terminals, and changes across the Southeastern network Engineers replaced nearly 2km of 36-year-old track between Charing Cross and Waterloo East Charing Cross platforms renewed and station improvements carried out at Waterloo East ## [Lewes to Haywards Heath line to remain closed for at least ten days as major train recovery operation begins](https://www.networkrailmediacentre.co.uk/news/lewes-to-haywards-heath-line-to-remain-closed-for-at-least-ten-days-as-major-train-recovery-operation-begins) _2026-08-16 · Network Rail Media Centre - News Releases_ A statement from Network Rail and Southern Rail. ## [Rail passengers warned of ongoing disruption after major Stourbridge fire](https://www.networkrailmediacentre.co.uk/news/rail-passengers-warned-of-ongoing-disruption-after-major-stourbridge-fire) _2026-08-15 · Network Rail Media Centre - News Releases_ Rail passengers are being urged to check before they travel after a major fire near the railway between Stourbridge Junction and Hagley closes part of the Snow Hill Lines. ## [Play Both Sides Of The Lie (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/jIjO7UbDgvAU) _2026-08-15 · **Sponsored**_ Two operatives, one manufactured war — uncover the Complete Truth after both campaigns. ## [UK rail industry news round-up](https://www.railbusinessuk.com/news/2026/08/13/uk-rail-industry-news-round-up-17/) _2026-08-13 · Rail Business UK · News - Rail Business UK_ This week’s round-up of business news from the UK railway industry from Rail Business UK. Colas Rail has added two Plasser & Theurer 08-4×4/4S tampers to its fleet, which now includes 29 machines. Testing and operator training took place at the Severn Valley and Chinnor & Princes Risborough heritage railways before entry into service in Network… The post UK rail industry news round-up first… ## [Satellite data and weather forecasts combine to predict risks to rail infrastructure](https://www.railbusinessuk.com/infrastructure/2026/08/12/satellite-data-and-weather-forecasts-combine-to-predict-risks-to-rail-infrastructure/) _2026-08-12 · Rail Business UK · News - Rail Business UK_ Network Rail and earth observation analytics specialist Catalyst have undertaken a pilot project to investigate how satellite data and weather forecasts can be combined to gain advance warning of weather-related risks to rail infrastructure. The 12-week project produced a prototype decision support tool that combines optical and radar imagery from satellites with meteorological datasets and… The… ## [On Train Passenger Announcements pilot scheme aims to improve communications during disruption](https://www.railbusinessuk.com/passenger/2026/07/31/on-train-passenger-announcements-pilot-scheme-aims-to-improve-communications-during-disruption/) _2026-07-31 · Rail Business UK · News - Rail Business UK_ An On Train Passenger Announcements system developed by Network Rail, train operators and the Rail Delivery Group to improve communications during disruption is being piloted on 38 ScotRail trains. OTPA enables the operator’s control centre to send announcements directly to trains, helping passengers receive timely, consistent updates when services are disrupted. The announcements use… ## [House of Lords Committee raises concerns over Henry VIII powers in the Railways Bill](https://www.railbusinessuk.com/policy/2026/07/15/house-of-lords-committee-raises-concerns-over-henry-viii-powers-in-the-railways-bill/) _2026-07-15 · Rail Business UK · News - Rail Business UK_ The House of Lords Delegated Powers & Regulatory Reform Committee has published a report on the Railways Bill, raising concerns about three clauses which it says are either too broadly drawn, have insufficient parliamentary oversight or represent what it sees as inappropriate use of ‘Henry VIII’ powers. The DP&RRC scrutinises proposals to delegate legislative power… The post House of Lords… ## [More than 50 000 journeys made in digital pay-as-you-go ticketing trials](https://www.railbusinessuk.com/ticketing/2026/07/14/more-than-50-000-journeys-made-in-digital-pay-as-you-go-ticketing-trials/) _2026-07-14 · Rail Business UK · News - Rail Business UK_ More than 50 000 journeys have so far been made under the three English digital pay-as-you-go ticketing technology pilot schemes backed by the Department for Transport, and the train operators are calling on more passengers to sign up and take part. The trials aim to encourage rail use by offering more convenient payment options than… The post More than 50 000 journeys made in digital…