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More than 1,000 young people taught railway safety through innovative new VR technology
On Thursday 2 May, Network Rail hosted five railway safety sessions at a Doncaster school using virtual reality (VR) headsets to educate young students on the dangers of trespassing on the railway.
New, safer way to cross East Coast Main Line as new bridleway bridge opens in Biggleswade
Biggleswade’s residents and visitors now have a safer way to cross the East Coast Main Line thanks to a new bridleway bridge at Lindsells Level Crossing.
First locomotive fitted for digital signalling in Britain’s main freight fleet moves to dynamic testing
Today the first locomotive in Britain’s principal freight fleet (Class 66s) to be fitted with digital signalling equipment is moving on to dynamic testing on a test track, having successfully progressed through static testing.
175-year-old Yarm Viaduct plaque renewed as wider restoration work continues
Network Rail has partnered with the Railway Heritage Trust (RHT) to refresh a commemorative plaque on Yarm Viaduct, while further work is underway to restore the structure.
Network Rail to spend £22m across East Coast route to tackle disruption brought by landslips
Network Rail is to spend £22m on improving drainage on the rail network across its East Coast route to help prevent major disruption brought to passengers by landslips and heavy rain, and to increase safety.
Network Rail reminds walkers in Northumberland of the importance of level crossing safety as people take risks when crossing
Ahead of the Easter holidays, Network Rail is reminding walkers of the importance of staying safe and correctly using pedestrian level crossings over the East Coast Main Line on the Northumberland coast as surveys suggest 30% of people are putting their lives at risk through improper use.
Thriving railway hedges deliver biodiversity boost and point to a greener future for Britain’s railway (includes video)
A series of traditional “railway hedges” are thriving at a North London station - along one of Britain’s busiest main lines – following intervention by Network Rail and The Tree Council.
Network Rail hosts careers event to inspire the next generation of women in rail for International Women’s Day
On Thursday 29 February, Network Rail hosted a morning myth-buster event ahead of International Women’s Day at a York school to inspire and inform students of the wide range of opportunities for women in the rail industry.
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