Rail is generally regarded to be a sustainable form of transport but with new technologies and innovations occurring throughout the transport sector it is important that the rail sector continues to innovate and integrate with other transport modes to provide an end to end journey and position rail as an inclusive, affordable and accessible transport […]
What is sustainability? At Network Rail, sustainability means making sure that everything we build, manage, service or develop leaves a lasting positive legacy for future generations, and keeps the impact on the environment and society at the forefront of all decisions. We believe that good management of our economic, social and environmental […]
Network Rail owns around 219 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSIs), that are protected because of their special interest for wildlife, habitat or geology. Many more are located near the railway and Network Rail and its contractors have a legal obligation not to cause damage to any designated SSSI regardless of ownership. The appropriate statutory agency […]
