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Pictures: Network Rail carries out £2m spring clean to remove graffiti eyesores on Britain’s railway
Network Rail teams across the country have been working to freshen up Britain's railway in the Queen's Platinum Jubilee year with more than £2m of funding being used to target the removal of unsightly graffiti which blights infrastructure.
REMINDER: Passengers should plan ahead this Easter as Network Rail invests £83m to improve train services for passengers
- Network Rail carrying out 530 upgrade projects worth £83m to upgrade railway for passengers over the Easter bank holiday weekend
- Majority of network will be open for business as usual, but some routes will be affected by the works taking place, so passengers are asked to check before they travel
- Passengers asked to wear a face covering if they can as a courtesy to others
Peep Peep! Thomas & Friends® make special trip to London to teach kids about rail safety
- Join Thomas the Tank Engine, Rusty & Dusty and Sir Topham Hatt as they host a number of in-station events over the Easter holidays
- Events mark launch of special episode of Thomas & Friends® to teach kids about rail safety
- Rail safety campaign backed by comedian Sophie McCartney
Network Rail appoints Mark Tarry as Supply Chain Operations director
Network Rail is pleased to confirm that Mark Tarry has been appointed Supply Chain Operations director, succeeding Rob Morton, who recently became managing director for Route Services.
Network Rail investing £83m over Easter to improve train services for passengers
- Network Rail carrying out 530 upgrade projects worth £83m to upgrade railway for passengers over the Easter bank holiday weekend
- Majority of network will be open for business as usual, but some routes will be affected by the works taking place, so passengers are asked to check before they travel
- Passengers asked to wear a face covering if they can as a courtesy to others
Network Rail responds to RAIB Carmont report
Commenting on the publication of the Rail Accident Investigation Branch (RAIB) Carmont report, Andrew Haines, Network Rail chief executive, said: "This report makes clear that there are fundamental lessons to be learnt by Network Rail and the wider industry. As well as expressing our deep sorrow and regret at the loss of the lives of Christopher Stuchbury, Donald Dinnie and Brett McCullough, it’s important that we acknowledge it should not have taken this tragic accident to highlight those lessons. We must do better and we are utterly committed to that.
Network Rail receives Stonewall’s Silver Award for commitment to LGBT+ inclusion at work
- Network Rail has received a silver award for its commitment and efforts as an LGBT+ employer
- Network Rail’s LGBT+ network group, Archway, also wins Network group of the year
- The awards come as part of LGBT+ equality charity, Stonewall’s Bring Yourself to Work campaign highlights the importance of inclusive work environment
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