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International rail consultancy Network Rail Consulting and rail industry body RSSB have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to work together to secure overseas business.

Punctuality on the railways reached 93.5% during Period 2, according to monthly performance data released today by Network Rail.

A year that saw some successes as well as some targets missed has resulted in a significantly reduced annual bonus for Network Rail’s five executive directors.

Network Rail refreshed and expanded the data available on its website’s transparency portal today: www.networkrail.co.uk/transparency

School leavers stepping into the world of work are being offered the chance to take up 20 places on a new trainee engineering design scheme, where they will earn as they learn and gain a foundation degree.

With London’s population set to boom, plans are underway for a vital new rail line, Crossrail 2, in order to support this future growth. Today the plans moved a step closer with Transport for London (TfL) and Network Rail launching a public consultation on the proposed routes.

Five of the country’s biggest and busiest railway stations will become art galleries this summer, hosting a special exhibition showcasing stunning images from the Take-a-view Landscape Photographer of the Year competition. Visitors will also have the opportunity to get expert advice from celebrated landscape photographer and founder of the competition, Charlie Waite. Manchester Piccadilly will launch the tour on Saturday 8 June.

Rail safety teams across the country are hosting more than 100 awareness events at level crossings across Britain to help educate people about how to cross the railway safely and prevent accidents.