Network Rail
(rail, UK) The government-owned company that owns and manages the infrastructure on the railway network in Britain used by TOCs (train operating companies).
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News outlets using AI imagery are out of control. First image is a local news article about the new Berrylands station upgrade in London. Second image is the actual plan from Network Rail.
They can use the *actual* images from Network Rail in their article. They're allowed to do that. But no, they prefer AI to make it more exciting for clicks, and present totally unrealistic expectations
I spent a few hours at Hebden Bridge today filming some of the Transpennine diversions. While there I also filmed some Freight and the Network Rail Class 153. youtu.be/KNlHPqMYU0I
The monthly Network Rail PLPR Test Train heading off into the night. #networkrail #testtrain #train #trainspotting #gbrf #gbrailfreight #class73 #nine #alison #monthly #passing #arrival #departure #diesel #electric #…
Two Derby sites are shortlisted for Great British Railways’ HQ: a brownfield plot near Valliant Live and Midland House opposite the station. Network Rail will confirm the final choice before end of 2026. Via BBC. #360…
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(rail, UK) The government-owned company that owns and manages the infrastructure on the railway network in Britain used by TOCs (train operating companies).
“News outlets using AI imagery are out of control. First image is a local news article about the new Berrylands station upgrade in London. Second image is the actual plan from Network Rail.”
— Bluesky· May 2026“They can use the *actual* images from Network Rail in their article. They're allowed to do that. But no, they prefer AI to make it more exciting for clicks, and present totally unrealistic expectations”
— Bluesky· May 2026“I spent a few hours at Hebden Bridge today filming some of the Transpennine diversions. While there I also filmed some Freight and the Network Rail Class 153. youtu.be/KNlHPqMYU0I”
— Bluesky· May 2026“The monthly Network Rail PLPR Test Train heading off into the night. #networkrail #testtrain #train #trainspotting #gbrf #gbrailfreight #class73 #nine #alison #monthly #passing #arrival #departure #diesel #electric #evening #eveningsky #bluesky #night #nighttime #nightsky #dark”
— Bluesky· May 2026“Two Derby sites are shortlisted for Great British Railways’ HQ: a brownfield plot near Valliant Live and Midland House opposite the station. Network Rail will confirm the final choice before end of 2026. Via BBC. #360RailinNews”
— Bluesky· May 2026
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