Eastern: East Midlands news
Survey finds regional railway workers underrated in public importance
New findings* released today (Thursday 12 September) reveal railway professionals are underrated in public importance compared to other key workers.
Vital railway upgrades take place this month on Midland Main Line
Passengers are being advised to plan their weekend journeys in advance during ongoing multi-million-pound work to electrify the Midland Main Line this September.
Brand-new artwork unveiled to brighten Luton station
Network Rail has partnered up with Govia Thameslink Railway (GTR) and local artist Aimi Rix to create striking artwork which was unveiled yesterday to improve passenger experience at Luton station.
Network Rail unveils the worst trespassers in the Eastern region
- Deer top the list of criminal animals that most frequently trespass on the railway
- But people are by far the worst offender
- Over the last year animals trespassed four times a day; people, every half-an-hour!
Major railway upgrades to improve passengers journeys in Leicester
Network Rail is to carry out more than £5 million of major engineering work south of Leicester station which will improve reliability for passengers for years to come.
Power lines now live as latest section of Midland Main Line is electrified
A major milestone has been hit as Network Rail teams have successfully electrified the line between Kettering and Wigston, allowing for greener and quieter journeys along the Midland Main Line in the future.
Safety warning ahead of new Midland Main Line power lines going live
People living near the railway in Northamptonshire and Leicestershire are being reminded of the potential risks of overhead power lines as the latest section of the Midland Main Line prepares to go live.
CCTV released to stop East Midlands trespass cases rising this summer
Alarming CCTV has been released to urge people to stay off the railway as thousands of people across the East Midlands risk their lives each year.
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