Network Rail
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Network Rail owns and operates the railway infrastructure in England, Wales and Scotland. The Company has already developed a world class reputation for taking care of their track - it is one of the safest railways in Europe. Network Rail works round-the-clock to provide a reliable experience for the millions using Europe’s fastest-growing railway each and every day.
| Type | Private | |
| Founded | 2002 | |
| HQ | Milton Keynes, GB | Map |
| Website | networkrail.co.uk | |
| Employee Ratings | More |
Recent NewsAll News
- Jacobs Secures Network Rail Framework to Deliver Design Services
- Freight Railway Infrastructure Maintenance Market Future Growth, Opportunities, Industry Analysis, Global Forecast 2025 | China Railway, Network Rail, Deutsche Bahn AG, Russian Railways, SNCF, ADIF, FS Group
- UPDATE 1-Britain's Network Rail divests commercial property portfolio for $1.9 bln
- Britain's Network Rail divests commercial property portfolio for $1.9 bln
Latest Updates
| Employees (est.) (Feb 2020) | 20,686 | (+2%) |
| Revenue (FY, 2019) | £6.7 B | (+2%) |
Key People/Management at Network Rail
Caroline Carruthers
Chief Data Officer
Network Rail Office Locations
Network Rail has offices in Milton Keynes, London, Manchester and York
Milton Keynes, GB (HQ)
Elder Gate
London, GB
1 Eversholt St, Kings Cross
Manchester, GB
2, Square One, 4 Travis St
York, GB
Audax Rd
Network Rail Financials and Metrics
Summary Metrics
Founding Date | 2002 |
Network Rail Revenue
Network Rail's revenue was reported to be £6.68 b in FY, 2019
| GBP | |
|---|---|
Revenue (FY, 2019) | 6.7b |
Net income (FY, 2019) | (225.0m) |
EBIT (FY, 2019) | 1.4b |
Cash (31-Mar-2019) | 450.0m |
| GBP | FY, 2015 | FY, 2016 | FY, 2017 | FY, 2018 | FY, 2019 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Revenue | 6.1b | 6.1b | 6.3b | 6.6b | 6.7b |
Depreciation and amortization | 1.7b | 1.9b | 1.5b | 1.6b | 1.8b |
EBIT | 1.7b | 1.6b | 2.0b | 1.8b | 1.4b |
EBIT margin, % | 29% | 26% | 32% | 28% | 21% |
| GBP | FY, 2015 | FY, 2016 | FY, 2017 | FY, 2018 | FY, 2019 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Cash | 313.0m | 1.2b | 942.0m | 973.0m | 450.0m |
Accounts Receivable | 226.0m | 348.0m | 298.0m | 482.0m | 553.0m |
Inventories | 198.0m | 205.0m | 191.0m | 215.0m | 226.0m |
Current Assets | 2.0b | 3.4b | 2.8b | 4.1b | 2.4b |
| GBP | FY, 2015 | FY, 2016 | FY, 2017 | FY, 2018 | FY, 2019 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Cash From Operating Activities | 2.3b | 2.2b | 2.2b | 2.1b | 2.0b |
Cash From Investing Activities | (6.2b) | (5.8b) | (6.3b) | (6.9b) | (4.6b) |
Cash From Financing Activities | 3.0b | 4.4b | 3.8b | 4.9b | 2.1b |
Net Change in Cash | (889.0m) | 878.0m | (249.0m) | 31.0m | (523.0m) |
| GBP | Y, 2019 |
|---|---|
Revenue/Employee | 337.7k |
Financial Leverage | 8.4 x |
Competitors
Network Rail Online and Social Media Presence
185.92k Twitter followers
Network Rail has 185.92k Twitter Followers. The number of followers has increased 1.1% month over month and increased 2.2% quarter over quarter
Network Rail's Trends
Twitter Engagement Stats for @networkrail
159.5k
Tweets
232
Following
185.9k
Followers
856
Tweets last 30 days
5.1
Avg. likes per Tweet
31%
Tweets with engagement
Network Rail News and Updates
February 12, 2020
Jacobs Secures Network Rail Framework to Deliver Design Services
DALLAS, Feb. 12, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Jacobs (NYSE:J) has been awarded places on four Lots for Network Rail's prestigious Design Services Framework (DSF), to deliver multi-disciplinary technical and professional services, including geotechnical, civils and structures capability. This is...
January 09, 2019
Freight Railway Infrastructure Maintenance Market Future Growth, Opportunities, Industry Analysis, Global Forecast 2025 | China Railway, Network Rail, Deutsche Bahn AG, Russian Railways, SNCF, ADIF, FS Group
HTF MI newly added the Global Freight Railway Infrastructure Maintenance Market Report that gives meticulous investigation of current scenario of the Market size, share, demand, growth, trends, and forecast in the coming years.Top Companies Profiled in this report includes: China Railway Corporation…
September 10, 2018
UPDATE 1-Britain's Network Rail divests commercial property portfolio for $1.9 bln
Britain's Network Rail said
on Monday that it has agreed to sell its commercial property
portfolio to property outsourcing firm Telereal Trillium and a
Blackstone Group affiliate for 1.46 billion pounds ($1.9
billion).
September 10, 2018
Britain's Network Rail divests commercial property portfolio for $1.9 bln
Britain's Network Rail said
on Monday that it has agreed to sell its commercial property
portfolio to property outsourcing company Telereal Trillium and
a Blackstone Group affiliate for 1.46 billion pounds
($1.9 billion).
September 03, 2018
TCS seen front-runner for $3.5-bn Britain's Network Rail contract
HCL, Wipro also likely to bid for UK's biggest IT tender
July 06, 2018
Network Rail takes industry lead and abolishes retentions as part of a suit of contract changes
Network Rail are taking an industry leading step to change the way major suppliers working on the railways pay their subcontractors.
Network Rail Blogs
February 17, 2020
Train services resume at Rotherham Central station following severe flooding over the weekend
Network Rail has reopened the lines at Rotherham Central station this afternoon (Monday, 17 February) following severe flooding to the railway.
February 17, 2020
UPDATE: Gospel Oak to Barking line freight derailment – Line to reopen Wednesday 19 February
Following good progress by engineers over the weekend, despite Storm Dennis, services on the Gospel Oak to Barking line are expected to resume on Wednesday 19 February.
February 17, 2020
Barrow-in-Furness station subway to be made cleaner and brighter for passengers
Passengers in Cumbria are being advised to plan their journeys during Barrow-in-Furness station’s major subway upgrade later this month.
February 17, 2020
Storm Dennis – how we’re responding
This weekend, Storm Dennis caused widespread disruption to the railway – just days after Storm Ciara. Our teams are working around the clock to respond to problems caused by the severe weather and get passengers moving safely. Please check National Rail Enquiries for up-do-date travel information be…
February 17, 2020
New, longer platform opens at Market Harborough railway station
Network Rail has today (Monday, 17 February) opened a new, longer platform at Market Harborough station, which will allow longer trains with more seats to call there.
February 17, 2020
New signalling system introduced on the Wherry lines
Over 130 years of signalling history came to an end today on the Wherry lines with the reopening of the Norwich to Yarmouth line following completion of work to introduce a new computerised signalling system, improving reliability of train services. A section of the East Suffolk line from Beccles to…
Network Rail Frequently Asked Questions
When was Network Rail founded?
Network Rail was founded in 2002.
Who are Network Rail key executives?
Network Rail's key executives are Caroline Carruthers.
How many employees does Network Rail have?
Network Rail has 20,686 employees.
What is Network Rail revenue?
Latest Network Rail annual revenue is £6.7 b.
What is Network Rail revenue per employee?
Latest Network Rail revenue per employee is £322.7 k.
Who are Network Rail competitors?
Competitors of Network Rail include SAC, Amtrak and Grayrentals.
Where is Network Rail headquarters?
Network Rail headquarters is located at Elder Gate, Milton Keynes.
Where are Network Rail offices?
Network Rail has offices in Milton Keynes, London, Manchester and York.
How many offices does Network Rail have?
Network Rail has 4 offices.
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