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- Network Rail publishes Q1 (financial year) retail sales report and announces new Head of Retail
- Like-for-like sales have risen for 17th successive quarter
Network Rail volunteer recognised for his contribution to railway safety
Network Rail volunteer Tom Crosby received the Judges Special Award at last night’s National Rail Awards. Tom was recognised for the fantastic work he does highlighting the dangers of trespass to children and young adults and received a standing ovation for the fantastic work he’s done in his community.
Birmingham New Street station marks one year since its grand reopening
Birmingham New Street this week marks one year since the £750m redevelopment of one of Britain’s busiest railway stations.
Passengers on move again after Watford tunnel reopens
London Midland passengers were on the move again today through Watford tunnel after it reopened following last Friday’s land slip.
Statement regarding incident on the West Coast main line near Watford.
The latest statement below regarding the incident on the railway near Watford.
Apprenticeship boost as Network Rail offers 140 new opportunities
- Network Rail’s Advanced Apprenticeship scheme to expand by 50 per cent in 2017
- 100 extra apprenticeships places will be up for grabs next year boosting the number of places on offer during the year to 300
- Scheme expanded to two apprentice intakes each year in March and September
Railway heroes save over 1,000 lives on Britain’s rail network in just a year
- Network Rail hosts roundtable discussion with partner organisations to discuss how to further reduce suicide rates ahead of World Suicide Prevention Day
- Health Secretary commits an extra £1 billion in mental health services, which will benefit an additional one million people per year
Rail boss calls for business to do more to fund rail improvements
Mark Carne, chief executive of Network Rail, last night called for business to play a much bigger role in helping fund rail projects and improvements.
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