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“My leg ended up half-a-mile up the track” - warning to young adults as new research highlights they are more likely to dice with death at level crossings
New research from Network Rail reveals only a third (36 per cent) of 18 – 24 year olds believe going on the railway track is extremely dangerous¹, resulting in young adults risking their lives when crossing the railway. Almost a quarter (22 per cent) of 18 – 24 year olds admit that if they were in a rush, they would ignore warning lights and try to cross the railway at a level crossing.
Plans submitted for Stirling station footbridge works
Network Rail has submitted a planning application for creating step-free access between platforms six and nine at Stirling station.
Passengers and railway neighbours invited to Wigan train depot information event
Residents in Ince-in-Makerfield, Wigan, are invited to an information event to find out more about the construction of a new £46m state of the art depot at Springs Branch sidings.
Safety improvements complete at Cambridgeshire level crossing
Shepreth level crossing on Station Road has reopened following a complete overhaul to improve safety.
Historic milestone as first ever electric train runs into Blackpool
An electric train has travelled to and from Blackpool for the first time ever as the transformation of the railway in the north continues.
Track and train working together to transport Royal wedding well-wishers with up to 60,000 expected to travel to Windsor by train
Final preparations are being made on the rail network with up to 60,000 passengers expected to catch a train to Windsor this Saturday to celebrate the Royal Wedding of Prince Henry of Wales and Ms. Meghan Markle.
Track and train working together to transport Royal wedding well-wishers with up to 60,000 expected to travel to Windsor by train
Final preparations are being made on the rail network with up to 60,000 passengers expected to catch a train to Windsor this Saturday to celebrate the Royal Wedding of Prince Henry of Wales and Ms. Meghan Markle.
Paddington Station 24/7 takes to the skies with Network Rail's aerial survey team
The second series of the behind the scenes documentary Paddington Station 24/7 continues on Monday 14 May, as the programme takes to the skies to join members of Network Rail’s aerial survey team whilst they check railway assets on board a helicopter kitted out with the latest thermal imaging technology.
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