Stay informed on railway improvements with Network Rail Scotland

Network Rail is encouraging people living and working near the railway in Scotland to sign up to its digital notifications service, helping them stay informed about work taking place in their area. The service allows lineside neighbours to receive updates directly by email about planned maintenance and improvement projects, including information about any activities that may be visible or noticeable locally.

Almost 4,000 people across Scotland have already signed up to receive digital notifications. While that number continues to grow, it's estimated that more than 2 million people live or work next to the railway and could benefit from receiving updates about work taking place in their area.

Work takes place across Scotland’s Railway throughout the year to ensure passengers and freight continue to travel safely and reliably. Later this year, major projects will include the Fife Electrification Project alongside upgrades in the north on the West Highland Line and Kyle Line.

The digital notification service helps Network Rail share information with communities on these projects quickly and efficiently.

Traditionally, neighbours affected by planned railway works have been informed through printed letters delivered to nearby homes and businesses.

By signing up to receive updates digitally, people can receive information more quickly and conveniently by email, including updates about locations that matter to them, such as a relative's property, their workplace or a regular commuting route.

The service also provides timely safety information and gives people an opportunity to provide feedback on work taking place in their area.

Anyone who lives or works near the railway can sign up at www.networkrail.co.uk/sign-up.

Catherine Ospedale, director of communications for Network Rail Scotland, said: “Keeping our neighbours informed about railway work is incredibly important to us. Across Scotland we're delivering a wide range of projects that help maintain and improve the railway for the millions of passengers and freight users who rely on it every year.

“Our digital notification service makes it easier for people living and working near the railway to stay up to date with projects in their area, providing quicker updates and the latest information directly to their inbox.”