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A West Midlands rail industry group committed to boosting train reliability and passenger satisfaction has appointed a new chair.

• Passengers should only travel if they have to over forthcoming Late May Bank Holiday
• Network Rail’s engineering works – designed to improve passengers’ journeys in future – will affect some routes
• Passengers who do have to travel should check before they travel

Newly released figures from Network Rail have revealed that trespassers disrupted vital passenger and freight services a staggering 1,024¹ times during the first month of the Government’s COVID-19 lockdown.

Network Rail has appointed new non-executive directors to replace recently retired Board members.

Network Rail has announced that from 1st May 2020, references will be provided for use by UK suppliers when bidding for overseas contracts or an export opportunity.

Network Rail has created a pack of Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) learning resources and activities to help parents juggle work and home schooling.

• Passengers should only travel if they have to over forthcoming Early May Bank Holiday
• Network Rail’s engineering works will affect some routes, while a reduced timetable continues to be in operation for those who rely on rail services
• Passengers who do have to travel should check before they travel

Network Rail employees have worked together to help one colleague’s partner make protective gowns for NHS nurses in Northamptonshire.