Eastern: North & East news
Emergency closure granted for level crossing where youths were reported playing ’chicken’
Network Rail has closed Sportsfield level crossing in Featherstone following a sustained period of serious safety concerns.
Rail industry campaign launched as study shows level crossing dangers are underestimated
Nearly eight in ten (78%) 18-34-year-olds across Yorkshire and the Humber are confident they know level crossing risks – but only 4% know how long it takes a train to stop.
Rail industry campaign launched as study shows level crossing dangers are underestimated
Three-quarters (75%) of 18-34-year-olds across the North East are confident they know level crossing risks – but only 8% know how long it takes a train to stop.
Safety warning issued after repeated misuse at level crossing in Featherstone
Network Rail has issued a safety reminder after a level crossing saw four instances of dangerous misuse in the past two weeks – which could have resulted in serious injury or death.
Drone technology prevents lineside fires spreading during anti-trespass activity
Network Rail has been carrying out a series of joint rail safety operations across Teesside, County Durham and the North East over the Easter period, in partnership with British Transport Police (BTP) and Northern.
Essential track renewal work to begin at Swinton
The railway either side of Swinton station in Rotherham is being renewed to maintain the safe and reliable running of train services.
Crowning glory: Scarborough’s clocktower shines after major restoration
A painstaking restoration of the clocktower has been completed as part of the Scarborough station upgrade.
Services affected between Leeds and Knaresborough as signalling project nears completion
An important milestone in a signalling upgrade project will affect passenger services between Leeds and Knaresborough on Sunday 22 March.
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