Why is the environment important to Network Rail? As the fourth largest landowner in Britain, Network Rail has a significant scope to influence the environment, either positively or negatively. The railway is an inherently sustainable industry that has many environmental advantages over other forms of transport. However, in order to maintain this advantage, we must […]
By adding your name to our pledge wall, you’re joining thousands of people who are starting conversations about Mental Wellbeing. Only your first name, job title, photo and pledge will be visible publicly on the H&W Portal and the Time to Change Website. All other information will remain confidential. Your pledge will appear on these […]
Network rail has mandated the use of Duplex Communications to improve the machine operator’s ability to communicate with the Machine / Crane Controller. Below you’ll find a selection of briefing materials on how to set up this equipment, including options for ease of use and different headset types. The use of Duplex Communication is mandated, […]
At Network Rail whilst working on the infrastructure, the health and safety of its employees, contractors, third parties, and those of our neighbours and associates who may be impacted by its business activities is paramount. We believe that everybody should go home safe every day, and that actions taken today should not have an adverse effect on […]
The Tandem Lift Guidance has been issued to support the selection of OTP Excavator/Cranes to compliantly tandem lift concrete and wood panels based on proximity hazards and track parameters. This guidance is aimed at staff directly involved in planning, selecting, operating, or controlling lifting operations with OTP Excavator/Cranes as well as those involved in managing […]
This handbook has been issued as a general guide for the range of attachments which are available for On-Track Plant (OTP) used on the Network Rail Managed Infrastructure. The handbook gives brief details of attachments, their scope of use, and any limitations in use, technical details, approval reference numbers where these are available, and the […]
It is important to recognise that domestic violence is a widespread problem that cannot be ignored. It is as serious as other forms of violence, harassment or abuse. It is unacceptable and is not to be tolerated, because everyone has the right to live free from violence and abuse in any form. Domestic violence can […]
Cardiovascular disease (CVD) is the single biggest cause of death within the UK, with approximately 74,000 deaths due to CVD each year. There are approximately 103,000 heart attacks in the UK each year and one in three of those individuals die before they reach hospital. The use of Automated External Defibrillators during an acute heart […]
Safety is a core value and key to Network Rail’s success in delivering a better railway for a better Britain. Network Rail aims to create an environment where everyone (NR employees, contractors or sub-contractors) want to act and behave in a safe manner, To support this aim Network Rail has made a step change in […]
