Eastern: East Midlands news
Lincoln Christmas market-goers urged to stay safe around the railway
As the world-famous Christmas markets return to Lincoln, the rail industry has joined forces to help keep everyone safe.
Over 1000 trees planted as Network Rail transforms former Northamptonshire work compound into wildlife haven
Major progress has been made on a project to transform an engineering compound in Finedon into a wildlife habitat as over 1000 trees have been planted on the site today (Wednesday 1 December).
Handstands on the track - shocking footage shows deliberate level crossing misuse in Nottinghamshire
Network Rail has today (29 November) released CCTV footage which shows serious misuse of a level crossing in Attenborough in Broxtowe, Nottinghamshire.
Network Rail joins passengers at Leicester station to tackle trespass and vandalism
Network Rail, East Midlands Railway, CrossCountry and British Transport Police joined passengers at Leicester station as part of a scheme to tackle trespass and vandalism on the railway.
Barnack Road reopens over two weeks earlier than planned – Network Rail continues with final stages of tunnel repairs
Network Rail has today (Wednesday 13 October) reopened Barnack Road in Stamford – over two weeks ahead of schedule - as engineers continue with the final stages of work to strengthen Stamford Tunnel.
Brighter Journeys in Leicester to support passengers’ mental health
- Network Rail launches new ‘Brighter Journeys’ campaign with national mental health charity Chasing the Stigma to encourage those who may be struggling with their mental health to seek help
- Brighter Journeys installation will be at Leicester station on Monday 11 October
- New research shows more people in the East Midlands are now returning to work and using the railway, with 55% of workers travelling to their workplace for the majority of their working week in August
- This new campaign forms part of Network Rail’s efforts to reduce suicides across the rail network, with train operating companies and the British Transport Police
Network Rail transforms Northamptonshire work compound into first habitat to protect wildlife following major railway upgrades
Network Rail has transformed a site in Finedon – which was a temporary work compound whilst vital railway upgrades took place – into a specific area to protect wildlife for years to come.
Network Rail joins community in South Wigston in project to tackle vandalism and trespassing
Network Rail – along with East Midlands Railway, Cross Country and British Transport Police - has joined forces with passengers and people in South Wigston as part of a scheme to tackle trespass and vandalism.
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