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REMINDER: Britain’s railway open for passengers and freight this early May bank holiday – with some notable exceptions
The vast majority of Britain’s rail network will be open for passengers travelling this May, with both bank holidays largely unaffected by engineering work. However, this early May Bank Holiday, Saturday-Monday, 2-4 May, does feature work in some busy locations.
Survey reveals young adults underestimate power and speed of trains – risking their lives on level crossings
- Seven out of ten 18-34 year olds believe they could get out of the way if a train approached
- 98% of these young adults are unaware how long trains take to stop in an emergency
- Survey marks start of No Second Chances campaign - featuring a series of hard‑hitting films - which focuses on the deadly risks of distraction when approaching the railway
Latest News
New agreement aims to improve safety at private level crossings in Scotland
Organisations from across Scotland have come together to sign up to a new agreement aimed at improving safety for walkers, cyclists and other non-vehicle users at private level crossings.
Major accessibility upgrade at Yorkshire three-peaks station complete
Passengers at Horton-in-Ribblesdale station will now benefit from step-free access to both platforms after a major accessibility and safety upgrade.
MAY HALF-TERM: Vital upgrades continue on the Portsmouth Direct Line
Network Rail and South Western Railway (SWR) are continuing their investment in the Portsmouth Direct Line with the next phase of signalling and track upgrades taking place from Monday 25 May to Friday 29 May.
Innovative Severn Tunnel upgrade to transform key rail link between South Wales and England
Passengers are advised to plan ahead as Network Rail carry out major upgrade in the Severn Tunnel and Bristol area, with replacement buses and diversionary routes in place to keep people moving from late May to early June.
Update on Sportsfield level crossing emergency closure
Network Rail is continuing to carry out a range of safety, monitoring and education work during the emergency closure of Sportsfield level crossing at Featherstone, following a sustained period of serious safety concerns.
VIDEO: New footbridge lifted into place at Hither Green station in preparation for an accessible future
A major milestone towards improving the accessibility of Hither Green station for Southeastern passengers has been achieved.
Rapid retrofit as classic High Speed Train units go digital
The project to fit equipment for digital in-cab signalling to the iconic High Speed Trains (HSTs), which form a major part of Britain’s railway story, is setting new standards for delivering vehicle retrofitment.
Railway reopens between Wolverhampton and Shrewsbury
Train services between Wolverhampton and Shrewsbury have restarted after major repairs were made to damage caused by a freight train derailment.