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Shocking CCTV shows distracted Brits risking it all at pedestrian level crossings, warns Network Rail
- Over the past four years there have been 1,574 reported near miss incidents across the railway network involving pedestrians at level crossings. During that period, incidents have increased on average by 16% from April to May
- “The consequences of a split-second decision can be life-altering,” says Lucy Ruck who lost her leg in a level crossing incident
Network Rail engineers gear up for £133m investment in Britain's railway this May
Network Rail is set to undertake more than 630* projects across Britain's railway during the early and late May Bank holidays. These projects are designed to keep the majority of the network open for travel as usual while making significant improvements to the railway infrastructure.
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Cross City line closure between Birmingham and Lichfield to accommodate A38(M) viaduct repairs
Passengers are being warned of a six-day closure of the Cross City line between Birmingham New Street and Lichfield while vital A38(M) maintenance takes place.
West Coast main line between London and Scotland reopens after Early May bank holiday upgrades completed
Network Rail has reopened the railway following major improvements to the network across the North West, West Midlands and route into London Euston which will improve journeys for passengers and freight services.
Passengers between Birmingham and London reminded to ‘check before you travel’ this bank holiday weekend
Passengers travelling on the West Coast main line between Birmingham and London over the early May bank holiday are being urged to check before they travel.
Network Rail engineers gear up for £135m investment in Britain’s railway this May
More than 800 projects* will take place across Britain’s railway this coming early and late May bank holidays, designed to keep the vast majority of the network open for travel as usual.
Passengers travelling to and from London Euston urged to ‘check before you travel' this Early May Bank Holiday
London Euston station will be closed to all but London Overground services on Sunday 5 May for essential railway improvements over the Early May Bank Holiday.
Passengers travelling between London Euston and Scotland urged to ‘check before you travel’ this early May bank holiday weekend
Passengers travelling between London Euston and Scotland over the early May bank holiday are being urged to check before they travel ahead of the long weekend with Euston closed to all but London Overground passengers on Sunday 5 May.
Good to grow: Network Rail chair Lord Peter Hendy marks new partnership at West Midlands High School
Network Rail's Lord Peter Hendy joined Central route director Denise Wetton, with staff and students from Woodrush Academy and The Tree Council, to plant new trees in the school's grounds as part of a new collaborative partnership.
Rare track access at Birmingham New Street provides regional railway reliability boost
A rare opportunity to carry out inspections and maintenance at Birmingham New Street while there were no trains running has meant passengers will have more reliable journeys in future.
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