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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
Travel advice ahead of Wembley weekend of sport
Rail passengers have been urged to plan their journeys ahead of a weekend of sporting events at Wembley Stadium.
Network Rail completes tactile paving programme at Scottish stations
Journeys for visually impaired passengers are now safer at stations across Scotland as Network Rail completes a project to install tactile paving on platforms.
Another busy weekend of rail upgrades completed in Bedfordshire
Network Rail engineers successfully delivered a multi-million-pound package of upgrades designed to improve the long‑term reliability and resilience of the railway in Bedfordshire.
Charing Cross and Waterloo East to close for 22 days for £20m railway upgrade
Customers advised to plan ahead and check before they travel ahead of the closure.
Safer level crossings in Suffolk
Level crossings on the East Suffolk line are being upgraded with new crossing technology that will make them safer for all road users, walkers and farmers ahead of the expected increase in rail freight for Sizewell C.
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.