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• Samaritans survey shows only half of the nation feel confident approaching someone they are concerned about in public
• Network Rail teams up with Samaritans, British Transport Police and the wider rail industry for Small Talk Saves Lives - empowering the public to act if they see someone who needs help by starting a conversation
• New campaign film reassures the public that a little small talk like ‘where can I get a coffee?’ can set someone on a path to recovery

Stonewall’s Top 100 Employers 2023 list recognises exceptional employers who are committed to supporting their LGBT+ staff and customers

Network Rail was praised for their work creating a workplace where LGBT+ employees can bring their full selves to work

Network Rail joins a number of construction, legal, health, finance and education firms who made the annual Top 100 list of LGBT+ inclusive employers

Network Rail is in exclusive discussions with a private sector consortium to enter a long-term partnership to upgrade its ageing telecoms infrastructure and improve connectivity across the UK in a deal that will result in significant savings for the taxpayer. 

Three Network Rail employees have been recognised for their outstanding contributions in the King’s New Year’s Honours List.

• RMT strike action is set to severely impact train services across the country on Christmas Eve and passengers are being asked to only travel if absolutely necessary, and if possible to consider travelling another day
• Trains will finish around 3.00pm with wide regional variations – both earlier and later - with some last trains departing in the morning and some locations seeing no services at all
• Those who must travel should expect disruption, and plan and check services before starting their journeys. 

Rail passengers are being advised to check before they travel after heavy snow in London, the South East and East Anglia.