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Level crossings across the south and south west of England are being targeted this week to raise public awareness about the importance of using them safely and correctly.

A passenger train has used an international platform at Waterloo station for the first time since the last European service left more than five years ago.

Passengers across the south and south west of England are benefiting from fewer delays caused by cable thieves as a result of ongoing work to tackle metal theft on the railway, new figures reveal.

A dedicated police response vehicle is being used across south and west London to help reduce disruption to passengers caused by emergency incidents on the railway.

Half-barriers have been installed at Shiplake level crossing as part of Network Rail's commitment to improve safety at level crossings.

Young people across the south and south west of England are being urged to consider becoming an apprentice with Network Rail as the company launches its 2013 advanced apprenticeship scheme.

Young people across Sussex and Surrey are being urged to consider becoming an apprentice with Network Rail as the company launches its 2013 advanced apprenticeship scheme.

Nearly 300 people were involved in slips, trips or falls at stations across the south and south west of England between 1 April 2011 and 31 March 2012, according to the latest figures published by Network Rail.