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Network Rail@networkrail· 21d

👏 🚉 The new #Balgray station in Barrhead is set to open ahead of schedule, with final preparations underway. The station is being built to serve the growing community around #Barrhead and improve rail connections to and from Glasgow: 👉 https://bit.ly/3TdYpej

Aerial view of Balgray station surrounded by greenery and fields. The station features a platform with a train beside it, and several vehicles parked in an adjacent lot.

Network Rail@networkrail· 21d

Did you know❓ We're using smart sensors for fewer delays in the summer. 🌡️ They help us to accurately and more frequently track the temperature of rails in hot weather, so we can respond faster: 👉 https://bit.ly/3PHg9gO #HotRailway #HotWeather

Network Rail@networkrail· 22d

🚄 The Transpennine Route Upgrade is taking Northern economies to new destinations. A study revealed the scale of the regeneration effect already taking shape around Huddersfield station where a major transformation has been underway since 2023: 👉 https://bit.ly/4gNjaaw #TRU

Network Rail@networkrail· 22d

Happy birthday to #Euston station - 189 years old 🎉 The station opened #OnThisDay in 1837. 😲 Its name can be traced to the Domesday Book in 1087! Here are five things you didn't know about Euston station: 👉 https://bit.ly/4wJgEXi Photo credit : National Railway Museum

A black and white image of Euston station platform with a person pushing a cart. Smoke rises from a train on the adjacent track.

A historical illustration depicts the Euston station arch. In the foreground, people stroll and interact, while horse-drawn carriages are present on the cobblestone street.

Architectural illustration depicting Euston station. The image shows a large open space and several small figures are shown walking and gathering in the area.

Aerial view of London Euston Station and its surroundings, including nearby buildings and construction areas.

Network Rail@networkrail· 23d

🚄 The first trains to carry the Great British Railways identity for GBR Anglia were unveiled 🚉 We got ready for £20m of upgrades this summer at London stations 🛤️ Work started to transform Barking Eurohub into Britain’s gateway for European rail freight #WeekOnTheNetwork

Network Rail@networkrail· 25d

🏙️ Did you know? Cities account for almost two-thirds of Britain’s economic output. 🚄 Our railway plays a crucial role in helping cities grow and develop. Find out how: 👉 https://bit.ly/3Riuj8U #FutureOfCities

Network Rail@networkrail· 25d

🎉 The first trains to carry the new Great British Railways identity for GBR Anglia have been unveiled at London Liverpool Street station. 🚄 #GBR Anglia brings c2c, Greater Anglia and Network Rail Anglia together under one unified leadership team: 👉 https://bit.ly/4ysYHOr

A Great British Railways train is stationed at a platform inside London Liverpool Street station. The station features ornate metalwork and a curved glass roof, creating a spacious and well-lit environment.

A group of people stand in front of a stationary Great British Railways train at a station. They are posing for a photo, each wearing name badges and professional attire.

Two individuals stand smiling in front of a Great British Railways branded train.

Network Rail@networkrail· 27d

🛤️ We've completed work to modernise the railway between Morley and Dewsbury in West Yorkshire. Including: 66 overhead line equipment masts Batley and Dewsbury station enhancements. 👉 https://bit.ly/4yozepl #TranspennineRouteUpgrade

Four construction workers are wearing orange high-visibility clothing and helmets, standing in front of scaffolding. Three are in the foreground, smiling and giving thumbs up, while the fourth is in the background.

Construction site at Batley railway station, featuring multiple workers, vehicles, and machinery.

Network Rail@networkrail· 27d

🎈 Happy birthday to Sir John Fowler – one the engineers behind the iconic Forth Bridge – who was born on this day 209 years ago. 🌉 👉 https://www.networkrail.co.uk/stories/happy-birthday-sir-john-fowler/ Credit: @jonathanag

Northern Lights on the shores of North Queensferry, looking towards the Forth Bridge

Network Rail@networkrail· 29d

👷 We're making improvements to the railway across Britain this August bank holiday weekend. Please plan ahead and check if your train journey is affected before you travel: 👉 https://www.nationalrail.co.uk/august #AugustRailWorks

Network Rail@networkrail· 29d

Work has started to transform Barking Eurohub into Britain’s gateway for European rail #freight. It's a big step forward in the Government’s plans to grow rail freight and re-establish direct cross-Channel freight services through the Channel Tunnel: 👉 https://bit.ly/451u1X2 #RailFreight

A before photograph of the Barking freight hub - a largely empty patch of land next to the railway.

A before photograph of the Barking freight hub - a single line of railway next to industrial buildings.

Network Rail@networkrail· Jul 12

🌡️ Responding to Britain's third heatwave of the year. 🚉 Glasgow Central reaches the final stage of its recovery after the Union Street fire. 🙌 And the new Balgray station gets set to open early. It's another #WeekOnTheNetwork

Network Rail@networkrail· Jul 12

🚰 Carry water on your rail journey and tell a member of staff if you feel unwell. You can fill up your bottle at a free cold water fountain at one of Britain's biggest railway stations. Remember to check before you travel: ➡️ https://www.nationalrail.co.uk/ #TravelAdvice #Heatwave

Network Rail@networkrail· Jul 11

Remember to check before you travel this heatwave.☀️ Very hot weather can affect rail journeys: 👉 https://www.nationalrail.co.uk/ #HotRailway #Heatwave #TravelAdvice #Summer

Orange-themed graphic with a clock icon. Text reads: "Hot Weather Rail Travel Advice. Check before you travel - Very hot weather can affect journeys. nationalrail.co.uk."

Network Rail@networkrail· Jul 10

Please continue to check before you travel during this heatwave.☀️ Very hot weather can affect rail journeys: 👉 https://www.nationalrail.co.uk/ #HotRailway #Heatwave #TravelAdvice #Summer

Network Rail@networkrail· Jul 9

Check before you travel in this very hot weather. ☀️ High temperatures can affect rail journeys: 👉 https://www.nationalrail.co.uk/ #HotRailway #Heatwave #TravelAdvice #Summer

Network Rail@networkrail· Jul 8

Travelling by train today? ☀️ 🚰 Carry water and stay hydrated. Water fountains are available at Britain's biggest railway stations. Ask staff if you need help finding one. Seek help from staff if you become unwell during your journey. ➡️ https://bit.ly/3zLRbQG #HotRailway #TravelAdvice #Heatwave

Network Rail@networkrail· Jul 8

🚄 Carry water with you if you're travelling by train today. ☀️ 🚰 You can refill at free cold water points at Britain's biggest railway stations. Check before you travel: ➡️ https://www.nationalrail.co.uk/ #HotRailway #TravelAdvice #Summer #Heatwave

Network Rail@networkrail· Jul 7

🚄 Travelling by train this week? ☀️ 🚰 Make sure you keep hydrated and tell a member of staff if you feel unwell. You can fill up your bottle at a free cold water fountain at one of Britain's biggest railway stations. #HotRailway #TravelAdvice #Heatwave

Network Rail@networkrail· Jul 6

🚄 Travelling by train in the hot weather? ☀️ 🚰 Keep hydrated with our free water refill points at Britain's biggest railway stations, and tell a member of staff if you feel unwell. https://www.nationalrail.co.uk/ #HotRailway #TravelAdvice #Summer

Network Rail@networkrail· Jul 6

🚄 Travelling by train today? ☀️ 🚰 Carry water and stay hydrated. Water fountains are available at Britain's biggest railway stations. Ask staff if you need help finding one. Seek help from staff if you become unwell during your journey. #HotRailway #TravelAdvice #Summer

Network Rail@networkrail· Jul 5

☀️ Another bout of hot weather. 🚉 A brand-new station. 🚂 And safety tips for enjoying the world-famous Jacobite Steam Train. #WeekOnTheNetwork

Network Rail@networkrail· Jul 4

🚄 Travelling by train this warm weekend? ☀️ 🚰 Make sure you keep hydrated and tell a member of staff if you feel unwell. #HotRailway #TravelAdvice #Summer

Network Rail@networkrail· Jul 3

🎉 We're proud to have ranked fourth in the Department for Education's Top 100 #Apprenticeship Employers list for 2026, climbing 18 places in a year! Highlighting our commitment to developing skilled talent across the rail industry. More info: 👉 https://bit.ly/4v8CCly

Network Rail@networkrail· Jul 2

Did you know❓ We're using smart sensors for fewer delays in the summer. 🌡️ They help us accurately and more frequently track the temperature of rails in hot weather, so we can respond faster - and keep you moving: 👉 https://bit.ly/3PHg9gO #HotRailway #HotWeather #Summer

Network Rail@networkrail· Jul 1

🛤️ More than three-quarters of our track is of modern construction on concrete sleepers. ☀️ These sleepers can help rail withstand very hot weather ... 👉 https://bit.ly/4xXrZVl #HotRailway #Summer

Network Rail@networkrail· Jun 30

✋ 🐍 Unwanted comments can make her feel trapped. That’s harassment. We’re proud to partner with the Home Office on the ENOUGH campaign to tackle harassment on our railways. See it for what it is: 👉 https://enough.campaign.gov.uk/ #Enough

Network Rail@networkrail· Jun 30

🤔 Why don’t rails get hot in Europe? The truth is they do. But in countries typically hotter than ours, rails are stressed to withstand higher temperatures. 🌡️ 📹 Here's why … 👉 https://bit.ly/4fTkxE8 #HotRailway #Summer #HotWeather

Network Rail@networkrail· Jun 29

#Bedford The Midland Main Line has reopened for passenger services following recovery and repair work at the site of the Bedford train collision. Our focus remains on supporting the ongoing investigation into the incident. An update from Mark Budden, East Midlands route director.