# network rail (news sources) — RSS Amplifier Recent posts from the 4 feeds in the RSS Amplifier directory that cover network rail. Page: Feed: --- ## [Children’s book corner opened at Liverpool station](https://www.railadvent.co.uk/2026/08/childrens-book-corner-opened-at-liverpool-station.html) _2026-08-22 · Roger Smith · RailAdvent_ Bestselling children's author and poet Matt Goodfellow has officially opened a children's 'book nook' at Mossley Hill railway station in Liverpool. ## [West Midlands railway line reopens after wildfire repairs](https://www.railadvent.co.uk/2026/08/west-midlands-railway-line-reopens-after-wildfire-repairs.html) _2026-08-22 · Michael Holden · RailAdvent_ Passenger trains have returned to the railway line between Stourbridge and Hagley after wildfire damage repairs. Network Rail says that there were significant damage to… ## [New owner announced for steam locomotive 35025 Brocklebank Line](https://www.railadvent.co.uk/2026/08/new-owner-announced-for-steam-locomotive-35025-brocklebank-line.html) _2026-08-21 · Michael Holden · RailAdvent_ 35025 Brocklebank Line, owned by Southern Locomotives Ltd, is set to have a new owner thanks to a new deal. ## [Tour of Britain to see Yorkshire Railway run Park and Ride service](https://www.railadvent.co.uk/2026/08/tour-of-britain-to-see-yorkshire-railway-run-park-and-ride-service.html) _2026-08-21 · Roger Smith · RailAdvent_ The Wensleydale Railway is making special arrangements for 5th September, when a stage of the Tour of Britain Men's Cycle Race finishes in Leyburn. ## [Cocker Spaniels and Labrador become first dog patrols at London railway station](https://www.railadvent.co.uk/2026/08/cocker-spaniels-and-labrador-become-first-dog-patrols-at-london-railway-station.html) _2026-08-21 · Roger Smith · RailAdvent_ Regular dog patrols have been introduced at London Waterloo station, the first major station in Britain' where dog patrols are a regular feature. ## [Essex engineer retires after 47 years](https://www.railadvent.co.uk/2026/08/essex-engineer-retires-after-47-years.html) _2026-08-21 · Janine Booth · RailAdvent_ An engineer who worked for London Northeastern Railway (LNER) is retiring after 47 years in the job. ## [Rail freight operator removes 21 lorry movements from roads](https://www.railadvent.co.uk/2026/08/rail-freight-operator-removes-21-lorry-movements-from-roads.html) _2026-08-21 · Roger Smith · RailAdvent_ GB Railfreight (GBRf) has turned to rail for transporting Rail Head Treatment equipment, instead of using road transport as previously. ## [London Waterloo adds dog patrols to security team](https://railuk.com/railway-stations/london-waterloo-adds-dog-patrols-to-security-team/) _2026-08-21 · RailUK-admin · Rail UK_ Canine colleagues Riley, Buster, and Flo have joined the South Western Railway (SWR) and Network Rail Wessex (NR Wessex) team at London Waterloo, providing extra reassurance for customers and strengthening security at Britain’s biggest station. The dogs began regular patrols this month as part of a three-month trial. While their arrival is not linked to \[…\] ## [Major Supertram network improvements progressing well](https://railuk.com/travel/major-supertram-network-improvements-progressing-well/) _2026-08-21 · RailUK-admin · Rail UK_ Work to improve a major junction on the Supertram network is making strong progress and is now expected to be completed earlier than previously advertised, marking another milestone in the delivery of a £110 million investment programme to improve the network for passengers. The essential works are renewing the major junction of all tram routes, \[…\] ## [Platforms installed for ‘technically challenging’ Old Oak Common HS2 station](https://www.railbusinessuk.com/high-speed-2/2026/08/21/platforms-installed-for-technically-challenging-old-oak-common-hs2-station/) _2026-08-21 · Andrew Grantham · Rail Business UK_ Installation of the below-ground platforms has been completed at the future High Speed 2 station in west London. Chris Howe reports from Old Oak Common. Old Oak Common is ‘one of the most technically challenging stations currently being built in the UK’, according to Steve O’Sullivan, Project Director at the BBVS joint venture of Balfour… The post Platforms installed for ‘technically challenging’… ## [PixelRift — Platforming with Level Editor (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/4hbgI2yv1BBp) _2026-08-21 · **Sponsored**_ Includes a built-in level editor, campaign with elemental heroes, and boss encounters. ## [GWR faces challenge of getting fans home from the Reading Festival](https://www.railadvent.co.uk/2026/08/gwr-faces-challenge-of-getting-fans-home-from-the-reading-festival.html) _2026-08-21 · Roger Smith · RailAdvent_ Bank holiday Monday sees GWR facing its biggest challenge of the year when up to 65,000 customers travel home by train from the Reading Festival. ## [Passengers urged to check before travelling as weekend engineering work takes place in the Slough area this September](https://www.networkrailmediacentre.co.uk/news/passengers-urged-to-check-before-travelling-as-weekend-engineering-work-takes-place-in-the-slough-area-this-september) _2026-08-21 · Network Rail Media Centre - News Releases_ Passengers travelling between Slough and Windsor this September are urged to check their journeys in advance as essential track upgrade work takes place over several weekends. ## [County Durham Railway to run Stargazing Train](https://www.railadvent.co.uk/2026/08/county-durham-railway-to-run-stargazing-train.html) _2026-08-21 · Mark Wilson · RailAdvent_ Weardale Railway to Run Stargazing train on 28th October ## [GB Railfreight switches transport of track treatment equipment from road to rail](https://www.railbusinessuk.com/gb-railfreight/2026/08/21/gb-railfreight-switches-transport-of-track-treatment-equipment-from-road-to-rail/) _2026-08-21 · Rail Business UK · Rail Business UK_ Freight operator GB Railfreight has transported rail head treatment and weedkilling modules by rail, replacing a transfer which is traditionally undertaken by lorry. The operator transported 11 water jetter modules between its operational headquarters in Peterborough and its maintenance hub at Wigan Springs Branch, and returned 10 weed spray modules from Wigan to Peterborough. It… The post GB… ## [Birmingham Polar Express tickets are on sale now!](https://www.railadvent.co.uk/2026/08/birmingham-polar-express-tickets-are-on-sale-now.html) _2026-08-21 · Emma Holden · RailAdvent_ The magical Polar Express train ride is a memorable experience which sells out quickly each year. ## [Full Platform 2 access to be restored at Paignton following July fire](https://railuk.com/travel/full-platform-2-access-to-be-restored-at-paignton-following-july-fire/) _2026-08-21 · RailUK-admin · Rail UK_ 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. The milestone marks another significant step in the recovery from the fire that \[…\] ## [Lineside fire in Yorkshire sees images released in appeal](https://www.railadvent.co.uk/2026/08/lineside-fire-in-yorkshire-sees-images-released-in-appeal.html) _2026-08-21 · Emma Holden · RailAdvent_ On the 11th August, at around 7:40 pm, a lineside fire occurred near Beighton Level Crossing in Sheffield. ## [GB Railfreight takes seasonal preparation off the road and on to rail](https://railuk.com/rail-news/gb-railfreight-takes-seasonal-preparation-off-the-road-and-on-to-rail/) _2026-08-21 · RailUK-admin · Rail UK_ This week, GB Railfreight (GBRf) has moved 11 Water Jetter Modules by rail from Peterborough to Wigan and returned ten Weed Spray Modules from Wigan to Peterborough, supporting Network Rail’s Rail Head Treatment Train (RHTT) and seasonal track treatment programmes. Traditionally, the transfer of this equipment is carried out by HIAB lorries. As part of \[…\] ## [Platform4 partnership secures planning approval for 425 new homes at Cambridge North Residential Quarter](https://www.networkrailmediacentre.co.uk/news/platform4-partnership-secures-planning-approval-for-425-new-homes-at-cambridge-north-residential-quarter) _2026-08-21 · Network Rail Media Centre - News Releases_ Cambridge City Council and South Cambridgeshire District Council approve proposals to transform brownfield railway land into new high-quality build-to-rent homes, with parks, community spaces and amenities Grainger Plc confirmed as housing partner to forward fund, operate and manage the development on completion The development supports the government's commitment to building 1.5 million new homes… ## [Rail contractor’s first aid drills test all-round emergency response skills](https://www.railbusinessuk.com/research-training-skills/2026/08/21/rail-contractors-first-aid-drills-test-all-round-emergency-response-skills/) _2026-08-21 · Rail Business UK · Rail Business UK_ Rail contractor QTS Group has introduced a series of first aid drills designed to test the team’s response in a live safety emergency. Rather than focusing on first aid techniques alone, the scenarios focus on the non-technical skills, testing how a whole team manages an emergency including communication, delegation, calling the emergency and evacuating a… The post Rail contractor’s first aid… ## [Refer a Friend, Earn Rewards (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/FvaeIEgVPZF2) _2026-08-21 · **Sponsored**_ Earn rewards when friends get the Graphite Business Card through your referral. ## [Stourbridge MP sees railway recovery work after wildfire devastation](https://railuk.com/general-interest/stourbridge-mp-sees-railway-recovery-work-after-wildfire-devastation/) _2026-08-20 · RailUK-admin · Rail UK_ 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. Cat Eccles MP met Network Rail engineers on site today (20 August) as teams continue working round-the-clock to repair the railway and reopen the line for passengers. The line between \[…\] ## [West Midlands railway line set to reopen after wildfire](https://www.railadvent.co.uk/2026/08/west-midlands-railway-line-set-to-reopen-after-wildfire.html) _2026-08-20 · Emma Holden · RailAdvent_ A huge recovery operation has been underway after wildfires caused major damage to the railway between Stourbridge and Hagley earlier this month. ## [Devon railway station fully reopens following fire](https://www.railadvent.co.uk/2026/08/devon-railway-station-fully-reopens-following-fire.html) _2026-08-20 · Emma Holden · RailAdvent_ On the 21st July this year, a fire caused extensive damage to Paignton station. ## [QTS launches first aid initiative to sharpen on-site emergency response](https://railuk.com/general-interest/qts-launches-first-aid-initiative-to-sharpen-on-site-emergency-response/) _2026-08-20 · RailUK-admin · Rail UK_ Leading rail contractor, QTS Group, has introduced a new series of practical first aid drills, designed to test the team’s response in a live safety emergency and put the team through a workplace medical emergence on site. Led by Andrew Sullivan, assistant HSQE advisor at QTS Group, teams are run through a series of realistic, on-site \[…\] ## [Bedfordshire Railway Postpones Autumn Steam Gala](https://www.railadvent.co.uk/2026/08/bedfordshire-railway-postpones-autumn-steam-gala.html) _2026-08-20 · Mark Wilson · RailAdvent_ The Leighton Buzzard Railway in Bedfordshire has announced a date change for its 2026 Autumn Steam Gala due to dry weather. ## [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. ## [Eurostar Class 373 high speed train fitted with ETCS](https://www.railbusinessuk.com/eurostar/2026/08/20/65790/) _2026-08-20 · Railway Gazette International · Rail Business UK_ Eurostar has returned to service the first of its e300 trainsets to be equipped with ETCS. The Class 373 trainsets were built for the launch of Channel Tunnel services in the 1990s, and eight remain in use. Eurostar said installing ETCS would support their continued operations in the medium term by extending the life of… The post Eurostar Class 373 high speed train fitted with ETCS first appeared… ## [Sussex Train Derailment: Carriages lifted away as line reopening announced](https://www.railadvent.co.uk/2026/08/sussex-train-derailment-carriages-lifted-away-as-line-reopening-announced.html) _2026-08-20 · Janine Booth · RailAdvent_ Network Rail and Southern Railway have announced that they expect the railway line between Haywards Heath and Lewes in Sussex to reopen to passenger services on Tuesday 1 September after they complete recovery and track repair work following the derailment on Thursday 13 August. ## [Engineering Open Day at Hampshire railway](https://www.railadvent.co.uk/2026/08/engineering-open-day-at-hampshire-railway.html) _2026-08-20 · Emma Holden · RailAdvent_ Next month, The Watercress Line, a railway based in Hampshire, is hosting its Engineering Open Weekend. ## [Network Rail and Southern Railway confirm 1 September planned reopening of Haywards Heath to Lewes line](https://railuk.com/infrastructure/network-rail-and-southern-railway-confirm-1-september-planned-reopening-of-haywards-heath-to-lewes-line/) _2026-08-20 · RailUK-admin · Rail UK_ 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. As work continues to recover and repair the track, Network Rail and Southern Railway today thanked customers and local communities for \[…\] ## [Hire AI-Powered Professionals (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/ALV5iic52AVO) _2026-08-20 · **Sponsored**_ Browse public gigs, message candidates, and run video interviews — free to start. ## [Major Disruption: Emergency services attend incident as London to Scotland trains affected](https://www.railadvent.co.uk/2026/08/major-disruption-emergency-services-attend-incident-as-london-to-scotland-trains-affected.html) _2026-08-20 · Michael Holden · RailAdvent_ UPDATE: Lines have now reopened. Major disruption is expected until 17:00 Emergency services are attending an incident between London and Stevenage, with all lines currently… ## [Stadler to exhibit seven trains and trams at international showcase](https://www.railadvent.co.uk/2026/08/stadler-to-exhibit-seven-trains-and-trams-at-international-showcase.html) _2026-08-20 · Roger Smith · RailAdvent_ Next month’s InnoTrans 2026 is set to feature seven world firsts and innovations in railway technology from Swiss locomotive builder Stadler. ## [Plan ahead: Engineering works will affect journeys to Guildford and Alton over the August Bank Holiday weekend](https://railuk.com/general-interest/plan-ahead-engineering-works-will-affect-journeys-to-guildford-and-alton-over-the-august-bank-holiday-weekend/) _2026-08-20 · RailUK-admin · Rail UK_ South Western Railway (SWR) and Network Rail Wessex (NR Wessex) services between Farnham, Alton and Guildford will be replaced by buses over the August Bank Holiday. Between Saturday 29 and Monday 31 August, SWR and NR Wessex engineers will carry out a range of work to keep trains running reliably. Over the River Mole, between \[…\] ## [Reopening of Yorkshire to Lancashire line being prioritised](https://www.railadvent.co.uk/2026/08/reopening-of-yorkshire-to-lancashire-line-being-prioritised.html) _2026-08-20 · Roger Smith · RailAdvent_ SELRAP has welcomed a decision by Lancashire Combined County Authority to prioritise the reopening of the rail line between Skipton and Colne. ## [TfL encourages parents and guardians not to miss out on free or discounted travel for their children](https://railuk.com/general-interest/tfl-encourages-parents-and-guardians-not-to-miss-out-on-free-or-discounted-travel-for-their-children/) _2026-08-20 · RailUK-admin · Rail UK_ As the summer holiday draws to a close and Londoners prepare for the start of the new school term, Transport for London (TfL) is reminding parents and guardians to apply for their child’s Zip Oyster photocard and check that existing cards are still valid so they can continue to benefit from free or discounted travel \[…\] ## [HS2 launches final viaduct on the approach to Curzon Street Station](https://railuk.com/high-speed-rail/hs2-launches-final-viaduct-on-the-approach-to-curzon-street-station/) _2026-08-20 · RailUK-admin · Rail UK_ HS2 engineers have completed the first major phase of work to launch the Duddeston Junction Viaduct over the Birmingham to Derby railway lines. It marks the start of a huge operation to cross six railway tracks – three freight lines and three passenger lines – which is expected to conclude next summer. Duddeston Junction is \[…\] ## [£10 tickets available at Leicestershire railway](https://www.railadvent.co.uk/2026/08/10-tickets-available-at-leicestershire-railway.html) _2026-08-20 · Emma Holden · RailAdvent_ Throughout summer, families have been exploring and visiting new locations. ## [Oystercard reminder issued by Transport for London](https://www.railadvent.co.uk/2026/08/oystercard-reminder-issued-by-transport-for-london.html) _2026-08-20 · Roger Smith · RailAdvent_ Ahead of the new school year, Transport for London (TfL) is reminding parents and guardians about free or discounted travel available for their children. ## [Hitachi Collaborates with EDT to Inspire Future Rail Talent](https://railuk.com/people/careers/hitachi-collaborates-with-edt-to-inspire-future-rail-talent/) _2026-08-20 · RailUK-admin · Rail UK_ As demand grows for the next generation of engineers and technical professionals, Hitachi Rail and education charity EDT worked together to inspire more young people to consider careers in STEM. EDT delivered its Industrial Cadets Bronze Routes into STEM programme, with one of the industry days hosted by Hitachi Rail. The company welcomed 20 young \[…\] ## [UK rail industry news round-up](https://www.railbusinessuk.com/news/2026/08/20/uk-rail-industry-news-round-up-18/) _2026-08-20 · Rail Business UK · Rail Business UK_ This week’s round-up of business news from the UK railway industry from Rail Business UK. Balfour Beatty Vinci has completed the first major phase of work to launch the Duddeston Junction Viaduct over the Birmingham to Derby line, the first and longest in a series of five interconnecting viaducts on the approach to Curzon Street… The post UK rail industry news round-up first appeared on Rail… ## [Track irregularity was present before Lewes derailment](https://www.railbusinessuk.com/raib/2026/08/19/track-irregularity-was-present-before-lewes-derailment/) _2026-08-19 · Andrew Grantham · Rail Business UK_ A track geometry irregularity existed on the immediate approach to the point where a Southern train derailed near Lewes, the Rail Accident Investigation Branch reported on August 19 when it released an update on its ongoing investigation into the incident. Derailment timeline RAIB confirmed that at around 15.54 on August 13 train 1F34, the 14.24… The post Track irregularity was present before… ## [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 ## [London Charing Cross and Waterloo East reopen after ‘once-in-a-generation’ £20m engineering programme](https://www.railbusinessuk.com/infrastructure/2026/08/19/london-charing-cross-and-waterloo-east-reopen-after-once-in-a-generation-20m-engineering-programme/) _2026-08-19 · Andrew Grantham · Rail Business UK_ Southeastern train services to London Charing Cross and Waterloo East have resumed following what Network Rail said was a ‘once-in-a-generation’ 22-day closure for one of the biggest track renewal programmes to be delivered on the Southern region during the Control Period 7. The blockade from July 26 to August 16 followed 18 months of planning… The post London Charing Cross and Waterloo East… ## [First electrification masts installed on the Borders Railway](https://www.railbusinessuk.com/electrification/2026/08/19/first-electrification-masts-installed-on-the-borders-railway/) _2026-08-19 · Rail Business UK · Rail Business UK_ The installation of electrification masts is now underway on the Borders Railway between Edinburgh and Tweedbank to enable the introduction of battery-electric trains,which is planned for the early 2030s. The Scottish government is spending £26.2m on electrification of 13 km of the 48 km route. There will be two sections of 25 kV 50 Hz… The post First electrification masts installed on the Borders… ## [Rail Minister visits Lewes to thank first responders and volunteers](https://railuk.com/rail-news/rail-minister-visits-lewes-to-thank-first-responders-and-volunteers/) _2026-08-19 · RailUK-admin · Rail UK_ Rail Minister Lord Peter Hendy, personally thanked emergency services, rail industry staff and local volunteers for their response to the train derailment last week, in a visit to the Tenants Resource Centre, Lewes on 18 August. During the visit to Lewes, Lord Hendy spoke to staff and volunteers from organisations including: Network Rail, GTR, South \[…\] ## [Real-time monitoring unit installed on tramway electrification equipment](https://www.railbusinessuk.com/sheffield-supertram/2026/08/19/real-time-monitoring-unit-installed-on-tramway-electrification-equipment/) _2026-08-19 · Rail Business UK · Rail Business UK_ Electrification component supplier Mosdorfer Rail has installed a Tensorex Sense real-time monitoring unit on the Sheffield Supertram network, enhancing the Tensorex C+ spring tensioning device to support predictive maintenance. Mosdorfer Rail said the deployment demonstrates ‘how simple digital transformation can be’, with an installation time of under an hour and easy configuration to provide… ## [£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. ## [Feedback sought to inform Sheffield Supertram fleet replacement](https://www.railbusinessuk.com/sheffield-supertram/2026/08/18/feedback-sought-to-inform-sheffield-supertram-fleet-replacement/) _2026-08-18 · Rail Business UK · Rail Business UK_ South Yorkshire Mayoral Combined Authority has launched a public engagement programme seeking feedback to inform its plans to replace the Sheffield Supertram fleet. The current vehicles are approaching the end of their service life. The new fleet is intended to play a central role in the integrated transport proposition being developed by the strategic mayoral… The post Feedback sought to inform… ## [Deutsche Bahn puts DB Cargo UK up for sale as it focuses on central Europe](https://www.railbusinessuk.com/freight/2026/08/17/deutsche-bahn-puts-db-cargo-uk-up-for-sale-as-it-focuses-on-central-europe/) _2026-08-17 · Rail Business UK · Rail Business UK_ German national railway group Deutsche Bahn has begun the process of selling British rail freight business DB Cargo UK, as it focuses its attention on markets closer to home. In a statement released on August 17, DB Cargo UK CEO Andrea Rossi said current parent company DB Cargo had ‘recently confirmed that its strategic focus… The post Deutsche Bahn puts DB Cargo UK up for sale as it focuses on…