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Is small talk a thing of the past? Over half of Brits think so as spectacular new campaign launch reveals that more than 2,000 lives were saved through small talk last year
- Stunning ‘Ticket to Talk’ exhibition at London Waterloo station highlights the 2,284 small talk phrases used to save lives last year
- Yet 52% of Brits think small talk is a thing of the past and 78% of Brits admit to trying to avoid making it
- Samaritans, Network Rail and British Transport Police are reminding people to practice their small talk skills as it could be a life-saving tool
Planning approval for Network Rail's transformation of Britain's busiest station.
- On 10 February, the Planning Committee of the City of London passed a resolution to grant planning permission for the transformation of Liverpool Street station.
- The station was last redeveloped in 1991, and customer numbers have tripled over the last 35 years.
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Lifesaving interactions at train stations rise as West Midlands passengers urged to chat
Rail passengers are being urged to say hello and make small talk with fellow travellers - as figures reveal the number of lifesaving interactions across the West Midlands has risen.
Lifesaving interactions at train stations double as London Euston passengers urged to chat
Rail passengers travelling through London Euston and on the West Coast Main Line are being urged to say hello and make small talk with fellow travellers - as figures reveal the number of lifesaving interactions has doubled.
Lifesaving interactions at train stations across North West nearly double as passengers urged to chat
Rail passengers are being urged to say hello and make small talk with fellow travellers - as figures reveal the number of lifesaving interactions across the North West has nearly doubled.
Is small talk a thing of the past? Over half of Brits think so as spectacular new campaign launch reveals that more than 2,000 lives were saved through small talk last year
- Stunning ‘Ticket to Talk’ exhibition at London Waterloo station highlights the 2,284 small talk phrases used to save lives last year
- Yet 52% of Brits think small talk is a thing of the past and 78% of Brits admit to trying to avoid making it
- Samaritans, Network Rail and British Transport Police are reminding people to practice their small talk skills as it could be a life-saving tool
Scottish Apprenticeship Week: The Lewis Hamilton story
Network Rail is celebrating the success of its apprentice programme this Scottish Apprenticeship Week, highlighting the journey of rising railway engineer Lewis Hamilton as he powers through his second year of training.
Reminder: Passengers advised of major upgrade work starting this weekend
Passengers are reminded that a programme of major improvement work is taking place on the East Coast Main Line from this weekend (Saturday 7 March).
Reminder: Sheffield bridge replacement taking place this weekend
Passengers are reminded that journey times this weekend will be affected by the reconstruction of a bridge deck in Sheffield this weekend (7-8 March).
Passengers benefit from £7.8m accessibility upgrade at Menston station
Passengers at Menston station are set to enjoy fully accessible, step‑free journeys following the completion of a £7.8 million upgrade.