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Automated inspection, acoustic monitoring using fibre optic cables and other technological improvements are among the developments being worked on as part of a partnership between British railway infrastructure company Network Rail and its Dutch equivalent, ProRail.

Jake Kelly, currently the company’s system operator director, has been appointed as the new managing director of its Eastern region, starting the role on 4 September.

• The majority- more than 95%- of the rail network will be open as usual over the forthcoming August bank holiday (Sat-26^th to Monday 28^th August)

• Passengers should check before travelling as some journeys will be affected by railway improvement work

• Those travelling over the bank holiday can check the status of their journey at nationalrail.co.uk or with their train operator

Network Rail is pleased to confirm the appointments of two regional managing directors to lead the Southern and North West & Central regions.

Three-quarters of Network Rail’s suppliers have, by emissions, committed to setting their own science-based emissions targets.

Network Rail, the organisation which manages, maintains and upgrades Britain’s railway infrastructure, has been recognised as one of The Times Top 50 Employers for Gender Equality for the third consecutive year, for its commitment to addressing gender inequalities in the workplace.

As the school summer holidays approach, the mother of a young boy who was electrocuted by overhead power cables is calling for children to be taught about rail safety as a matter of urgency.