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The 160,000 sports fans heading to Manchester this Saturday were today (Fri) urged to allow extra time for their train journeys.

Network Rail has appointed Jo Kaye as director, network strategy and planning.

A train station once labelled Britain’s worst was formally reopened today following a £44m facelift.

Network Rail is delivering a level crossing lesson to new students as it is revealed that more than 2,000 young people have been involved in a near miss with a train at a level crossing in the past five years, with seven tragic fatalities. The lesson comes as thousands of young people embark on new educational journeys at colleges and universities all over the country.

Commenting on the news from the Department for Transport, Chairman of Network Rail, Sir Peter Hendy said:

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 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.

The redeveloped Birmingham New Street station opened its doors to passengers this morning (20 September) after a five-year, £750m transformation.