The 4.35-mile #SevernTunnel is one of the toughest environments on our railway, where moisture and saltwater wear equipment faster.
🙌 We've successfully trialled an innovative system to eliminate previous corrosion issues.
🔗 Link in profile.
🎈 Happy birthday to Florence Nightingale.
Nightingale is famous for her ground-breaking work in dramatically improving healthcare in Victorian times. But did you know Brunel had a significant role to play in her progress?
🔗 Link in profile.
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🚆 Gearing up for better journeys in Kent.
🛤️ Essential maintenance and upgrades between Bedford and London.
😎 And our social quiz tests your knowledge of summer on the railway.
It's #WeekOnTheNetwork
🎈 Happy birthday to Manchester Piccadilly station.
📷 : 'London Road' station in 1905
📷 : Manchester Piccadilly opening in 1960
📷 : Passengers arriving in 1961
📷 : Station interior in 1980
All images courtesy of Manchester Libraries.
#ManchesterPiccadilly #Birthday
👷 🛤️ Over the bank holiday weekend, we completed essential upgrades in the Willesden and Primrose Hill areas of London.
Over in Harlesden, we installed five new switches and crossings, which allow trains to move between lines.
Click on the link in our bio to find out more.
🛤️ Early May bank holiday projects completed across Britain.
💚 Getting ready for greener journeys on the Transpennine route.
🚦 And a signalling upgrade for Liverpool.
It's the #WeekOnTheNetwork bank holiday special.
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Seven out of ten 18-34 year olds believe they could escape an oncoming train but 98% of them are unaware how long trains take to stop in an emergency.
The rail industry, is urging the public to stay safe when using level crossings by following the advice:
- Stop, look, and listen. Every crossing is different so always read the signs and follow the instructions.
- Understand warning signs (lights, barriers, alarms) and obey them fully. Always follow instructions at each level crossing completely.
- Check both ways before crossing. If there is a train coming, wait behind the barrier or marked line until it has passed. Remember there may be more than one train, and they may be coming from different directions.
- Cross quickly and safely. Make sure your exit route is clear and do not stop when crossing.
#RailSafety @national.rail #LevelCrossing
Happy birthday to #Guildford station, which opened in 1845. 🎉
It serves Guildford in Surrey with services to London Waterloo, Reading and Portsmouth.
Read about the station's facilities. 🔗 Link in profile.
👷 David, one of our assistant track maintenance engineers, had the perfect weather for track inspections on our Far North Line between Brora and Helmsdale earlier this week!
Let's hope the sunshine returns soon. 😍
📸 David Somerville
#ScotlandsRailway #railway #Scotland #FarNorthLine #railwayphotography
🚆 Captured near Kirby Bellars in Leicestershire, a Class 70 appears on 4M20.
But this time, it's an extra special one - 70020.
📷 : Timothy Amor
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