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Reminder: Britain’s railway open for business this late May bank holiday – but passengers should check before they travel
The vast majority of Britain’s rail network will be open for passengers travelling this late May bank holiday – despite planned engineering work.
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
LNER and Network Rail issue essential travel advice to football fans ahead of Wembley trip
LNER and Network Rail are issuing essential travel advice to Middlesbrough FC fans travelling to Wembley this weekend as major engineering work will affect train services.
Aston Villa's Europa League victory parade means busier trains and stations
Aston Villa's victory parade to celebrate their Europa League Final win will mean busier trains and stations today (21 May) with thousands of fans expected to line the streets to celebrate.
London Euston passengers advised to check before travelling on Spring bank holiday weekend
Passengers travelling during the upcoming Spring bank holiday weekend have been urged to plan ahead due to strike action.
Win-win for great crested newts and railway engineers during major upgrades
Endangered great crested newts are being better protected if found on the railway during upgrade work thanks to a newly launched scheme to help them thrive.
Anglia’s railway ensures thousands of football fans enjoy memorable day at Wembley
Anglia’s railway came together for a joint operation to ensure that many thousands of Southend United fans enjoyed a seamless and hassle-free journey to and from Wembley Stadium for the club’s FA Trophy final match with Wealdstone on Sunday 17 May.
Northern City Line celebrates one year of ‘no signals’
The Northern City Line (NCL), between Finsbury Park and Moorgate in the City of London, today (Tuesday 19 May) celebrates one year since its physical lineside signals were removed.
Hairmyres station celebrates first anniversary with over 600,000 journeys made
Hairmyres station is marking its first anniversary after welcoming more than 614,000 passengers since opening last year.
SATURDAY: Buses replace trains between Ashford and Borough Green & Wrotham for nine days as major improvement work takes place
Customers are being reminded to plan their journeys ahead of engineering work on the railway between Ashford International, Maidstone East and Borough Green & Wrotham beginning on Saturday for nine days.