New videos will explain to passengers what is causing disruptions to rail services and what they should do next.
Videos – called visual disruption maps – will be produced within half an hour of a major incident being confirmed, the rail industry said.
The videos will appear on National Rail Enquiries’ website, app and social media accounts.
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They will be produced at the National Rail Communications Centre in Doncaster, South Yorkshire, between 7am and 10pm on weekdays and between 7am and 7pm at weekends.
The visual disruption maps will feature a presenter standing in front of a map, telling passengers what has happened, how services are affected, and their options to reach their destination.
The videos are being created through a cross-industry partnership involving the Rail Delivery Group (RDG), Network Rail and train operators.
They will include subtitles and British Sign Language where possible.
Similar videos have been produced since December last year ahead of planned or upcoming disruption, such as from engineering work.
RDG chief executive Jacqueline Starr said: “Delays can be stressful, especially when they disrupt plans, moments and time with your loved ones.
“We always do our best to keep trains running smoothly, but when disruption does happen, customers want clear and timely information they can trust.
“Visual disruption maps bring a human face and voice to real-time events, helping people to travel with confidence when journeys don’t go as planned.
“By including subtitles and British Sign Language wherever possible, we are ensuring these updates are accessible to everyone.
“This national rollout marks a step in how we communicate with customers and demonstrates our commitment to putting their needs first.”
