Social Performance and Social Value
What is ‘social value’? For Network Rail, it’s about making a net contribution to society over, and above the specific activities we are funded to deliver. It […]
Environment and Sustainable Development
Environment
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 […]
Private: Sites of Special Scientific Interest
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 […]