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Becketwell in Derby will be the home of #GreatBritishRailways, which will bring track and train back together for a better railway for our customers and taxpayers.
A modern national centre of excellence in a city at the heart of railway heritage ...
@transportgovuk
A modern national centre of excellence in a city at the heart of railway heritage ...
@transportgovuk
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🍂 Tackling leaves on the line with AI.
💪 Nine days of progress for the Transpennine Route Upgrade.
🛤️ And work on the East Suffolk Line is great for freight.
It's another #WeekOnTheNetwork
💪 Nine days of progress for the Transpennine Route Upgrade.
🛤️ And work on the East Suffolk Line is great for freight.
It's another #WeekOnTheNetwork
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This #RemembranceSunday the railway comes together to pay tribute to all members of the Railway Family lost in conflict. 🎖️ ❤️
#LestWeForget #Remembrance @PoppyLegion
Includes images from previous Poppy Appeals and Remembrance services.
#LestWeForget #Remembrance @PoppyLegion
Includes images from previous Poppy Appeals and Remembrance services.
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🎄 Most of the railway will be open this Christmas while we carry out essential engineering works. 👷
The Christmas window allows teams to complete complex projects that we can't carry out during normal railway operations:
👉 bit.ly/480kkKc
#ChristmasRailWorks
The Christmas window allows teams to complete complex projects that we can't carry out during normal railway operations:
👉 bit.ly/480kkKc
#ChristmasRailWorks
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Good of James Blunt to highlight the perils of not paying attention at level crossings.
Whether on foot, in a car or even on a tiny tractor, there are #NoSecondChances around the railway. Always stop on amber, and stop, look and listen every time you use a level crossing.
Whether on foot, in a car or even on a tiny tractor, there are #NoSecondChances around the railway. Always stop on amber, and stop, look and listen every time you use a level crossing.
Uh-oh
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🤔 How do you strengthen a railway cutting that dates back to the 1840s?
At Sonning Cutting near Reading, we’re using thousands of soil nails, high-strength mesh and drainage systems to reinforce slopes and reduce the risk of landslips:
👉 bit.ly/4iAj0m5
At Sonning Cutting near Reading, we’re using thousands of soil nails, high-strength mesh and drainage systems to reinforce slopes and reduce the risk of landslips:
👉 bit.ly/4iAj0m5
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How do you waterproof a tunnel? 🚇
We're upgrading Victorian-era tunnels on Liverpool’s #Merseyrail network.
So far, we've removed 92m² of old concrete, drilled 6,400 holes for waterproofing injections, and waterproofed 1,672m² of tunnel wall:
👉 bit.ly/4iY2bTi
We're upgrading Victorian-era tunnels on Liverpool’s #Merseyrail network.
So far, we've removed 92m² of old concrete, drilled 6,400 holes for waterproofing injections, and waterproofed 1,672m² of tunnel wall:
👉 bit.ly/4iY2bTi
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🚨 🛤️ Step onto the tracks and you could face a fine, arrest or even a criminal record.
Drones, sensors, and smart CCTV are helping us identify and catch trespassers faster than ever:
👉 bit.ly/48xXZDT
#NoSecondChances
Drones, sensors, and smart CCTV are helping us identify and catch trespassers faster than ever:
👉 bit.ly/48xXZDT
#NoSecondChances
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🎆 If you're near the railway and having a #firework display or bonfire, please be mindful of the operational railway and neighbouring farms.
🔥 There is a higher risk of fire and train driver distraction.
Contact us here if you have any questions:
👉 networkrail.co.uk/contact-us/
🔥 There is a higher risk of fire and train driver distraction.
Contact us here if you have any questions:
👉 networkrail.co.uk/contact-us/
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We’re using AI to transform the way we tackle leaves on the line.
Real-time, highly detailed information helps us spot problem areas faster - so we can reduce delays to your journeys this #autumn.
In collaboration with @RouteReports
Real-time, highly detailed information helps us spot problem areas faster - so we can reduce delays to your journeys this #autumn.
In collaboration with @RouteReports
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Our fleet is based at strategic locations around the country, according to the tasks they do - so they’re ready to get to work on the railway when needed.
📹 Take a look at some of our specialist machines:
👉 networkrail.co.uk/our-work/looki…
#NationalEngineeringDay
📹 Take a look at some of our specialist machines:
👉 networkrail.co.uk/our-work/looki…
#NationalEngineeringDay
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Proposed reforms are intended to help #GreatBritishRailways plan the network in a more joined-up way, considering passenger needs alongside freight, performance and value for money.
Read more below ...
Read more below ...
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Happy #EngineeringDay! 🧑💻
🧑🔬 Now hiring: the engineers of 2076 ...
We have lots of opportunities and resources to help you explore #careers in rail - whether you’re at school thinking about your future or a parent supporting a young person:
👉 networkrail.co.uk/careers/at-sch…
🧑🔬 Now hiring: the engineers of 2076 ...
We have lots of opportunities and resources to help you explore #careers in rail - whether you’re at school thinking about your future or a parent supporting a young person:
👉 networkrail.co.uk/careers/at-sch…
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Unbeleafable ... 50% of leaves have now fallen from trees by the railway! 🍂
🌳 Did you know? Each tree holds up to 500,000 leaves and there are 10 million trees near the railway - that’s a lot of #leaves falling onto tracks, making slippery mulch:
👉 bit.ly/4efHnnT
🌳 Did you know? Each tree holds up to 500,000 leaves and there are 10 million trees near the railway - that’s a lot of #leaves falling onto tracks, making slippery mulch:
👉 bit.ly/4efHnnT
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🎄 Most of Britain’s railway will stay open for Christmas - but please plan ahead while we carry out essential engineering work.
Major projects will take place at London Paddington, Birmingham New Street and Huddersfield stations:
👉 bit.ly/4yWIoZc
#ChristmasRailWorks
Major projects will take place at London Paddington, Birmingham New Street and Huddersfield stations:
👉 bit.ly/4yWIoZc
#ChristmasRailWorks
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🚄 How it started vs how it's going ...
43013 at Frosterley in 1990 on a railtour. This power car is now part of the New Measurement Train (NMT) and can be seen passing Liskeard in 2024.
What is the NMT? 👉 bit.ly/4s9ve9u
📷 : Richard Allen, Malcolm Ashworth
43013 at Frosterley in 1990 on a railtour. This power car is now part of the New Measurement Train (NMT) and can be seen passing Liskeard in 2024.
What is the NMT? 👉 bit.ly/4s9ve9u
📷 : Richard Allen, Malcolm Ashworth
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In the North West of England we've targeted priority sites to prevent weather-related delays this winter.
We've inspected all 130 hot spot drainage and earthworks sites in the region ahead of what’s forecast to be a very wet November and December.
➡️ networkrailmediacentre.co.uk/news/priority-…
We've inspected all 130 hot spot drainage and earthworks sites in the region ahead of what’s forecast to be a very wet November and December.
➡️ networkrailmediacentre.co.uk/news/priority-…
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🙌 Another £200m investment to transform Leeds station by 2030.
🗓️ Up to six months of engineering work in just 18 days.
❤️ And the rail industry comes together to support London Poppy Day.
It's #WeekOnTheNetwork
🗓️ Up to six months of engineering work in just 18 days.
❤️ And the rail industry comes together to support London Poppy Day.
It's #WeekOnTheNetwork
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A @GBRailfreight aggregate train passes Cossington in Leicestershire. 🚄
Did you know each freight train can move enough construction materials to build 30 houses?
👉 networkrail.co.uk/stories/freigh…
📷 : David Rose
#FreightFriday
Did you know each freight train can move enough construction materials to build 30 houses?
👉 networkrail.co.uk/stories/freigh…
📷 : David Rose
#FreightFriday
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