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London station gets summer garden makeover to highlight the impact of climate change on the railway
- Inspired by the Chelsea Flower Show, Network Rail installs climate change garden at London Victoria
- Display highlights the damaging effects that heat and dry spells inflict on the railway and the innovations used to tackle them
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
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London St Pancras lifts shut next week for major refurbishment
Passengers are reminded that major refurbishment work will begin next week to improve the long-term reliability of the lifts to the Thameslink platforms at London St Pancras.
Strong progress as new Kirk Hill bridge nears completion
Work to deliver the new Kirk Hill bridge in Sutton Bonington continues to make strong progress – with 14,000 bricks being installed on the new structure.
‘Together We’ public artwork installed at Cambridge’s newest station
GBR Anglia, working with Commission Projects, have engaged Turner prize nominee (2006) Mark Titchner, to install a new public artwork at the soon to open Cambridge South station to celebrate its importance for the City of Cambridge.
Farnborough North marks a year of safety and accessibility improvements
Network Rail, Great Western Railway (GWR) and the Farnborough community came together to commemorate a year since Farnborough North station became step free, coupled with the closure of one of the country’s most dangerous level crossings.
£2.7m transformation delivers safer, more accessible experience at Exeter Central
One of the South West’s busiest stations has been transformed by a £2.7m investment – enhancing customer flow and accessibility.
Ewe won’t believe it! Sheep on track to transform Perth green space
Network Rail is marking World Environment Day by introducing a flock of sheep to help restore and protect land in Perth in a bah-rilliant boost for biodiversity.
Partnership work delivers further improvements at Beeston station
Network Rail, East Midlands Railway and the Friends of Beeston Station demonstrated strong partnership working to benefit Beeston station with a community volunteer day.
Major upgrade to improve reliability for passengers under way on Thameslink route through central London
- Back-up train detection system to prevent delays and keep trains moving in disruption
- UK’s largest third rail power substation replaced and train cameras fitted