Eastern: East Midlands news
Network Rail launches new safety warning after 41% of adults in the East Midlands say they would step onto the tracks to retrieve their mobile phone
- 41% of adults across the East Midlands say they would retrieve their phone from the track, 41% would risk everything for their purse or wallet and 42% would get their keys
- 890 trespass incidents reported between April 2020 and March 2021 across Network Rail’s East Midlands route3
- New safety film – Shattered Lives – highlights the devastating consequences of adult trespass
- There are other hidden dangers, such as the lethal current which runs through the overhead lines. They are always on so always stay off
Network Rail boosts reliability of Charnwood level crossing this month
Network Rail is carrying out work to improve Rearsby level crossing in Charnwood later this month to make sure it remains fit for purpose for years to come.
A6003 reopens as Network Rail continues with final stage of Manton bridge reconstruction
The A6003 in Rutland, which links Oakham and Uppingham, has reopened following major work on a £2.8million project to fully reconstruct Manton bridge.
Network Rail reopens Nottinghamshire footpath crossing after improvement work
Network Rail has reopened Chestnut Grove footpath crossing in Burton Joyce after completing vital improvement work.
Network Rail begins improvement work at Leicestershire level crossing this month
Network Rail is carrying out work to improve Broome Lane level crossing in Charnwood to make sure it can continue to be used reliably for years to come.
Work ramps up on Manton bridge reconstruction as Network Rail approaches main stage of £2.8million upgrade
The main stage of work on a major project to fully reconstruct Manton railway bridge, which is over 150 years old, is fast approaching.
Network Rail continues to improve track in preparation for new Brent Cross West station – passengers reminded to check their journey this weekend
Network Rail is continuing to improve the track layout north of London on the Midland Main Line this weekend, to make space for the new Brent Cross West station.
Network Rail begins work to improve Oakham level crossing
Network Rail is carrying out work next month to upgrade the surfacing at Oakham level crossing to make it smoother for drivers, cyclists and pedestrians.
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