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TransPennine and Midland Mainline electrification works to resume
Commenting on the news from the Department for Transport, Chairman of Network Rail, Sir Peter Hendy said:
10,000 rail staff trained to provide emotional first aid
More than ten thousand railway staff have now been trained to spot and help vulnerable people at risk of suicide on Britain’s rail network, thanks to Samaritans.
Apprentices get head-start on hitting life 'firsts' finds new survey
Apprentices regularly achieve career and personal milestones – such as managing a team or buying a house – earlier than their peers, according to new research from Network Rail. The survey results show that apprenticeships such as Network Rail’s award-winning Advanced Apprenticeship Scheme have a value far beyond the workplace skills that apprentices acquire, with many former apprentices saying they’ve had a considerable head-start on life compared to their friends.
Birmingham New Street station opens to passengers
The redeveloped Birmingham New Street station opened its doors to passengers this morning (20 September) after a five-year, £750m transformation.
Final countdown to Birmingham New Street station’s big unveil
Network Rail today (18 September) entered the final countdown to opening Birmingham New Street station after a five-year, £750m transformation.
Rail station celebrates the sight and sounds of classic rock music
Renowned English rock photographer, Denis O’Regan, launches his ‘Rock Through The Ages’ exhibition at Manchester Piccadilly station showcasing music legends of the 60s, 70s and 80s.
Groceries, post and automobiles ride the rails - Britain fills 80 more freight trains per week than last year as shoppers get hungry
Mackerel in May, asparagus in autumn and figs in February - the demands of Britain’s shoppers for goods out of season, rapid delivery and specialist produce are today helping to fill 80 more freight trains per week compared to this time last year, according to new research from Network Rail. Figures show this demand has been steadily increasing over the last decade, with a 75% uplift in the volume of consumer goods travelling by train since 2005.
Coffee retailers give caffeine kick to railway retail sales
Passengers and station users spent more than £11m at coffee retailers at Britain’s biggest and busiest railway stations from April to June 2015, purchasing the equivalent of 5.1 million cups of coffee. This is up more than 6% on last years’ figures and helped Network Rail achieve a 13th successive quarter of station retail growth, with all profits reinvested in the railway.
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