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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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Work starts on £8m Hexham Goods Yard retail development
Network Rail has been granted planning permission for a major redevelopment of the goods yard at Hexham station and will start on site during August to create a modern £8m retail facility. This investment will also deliver station improvements for passengers.
Investment in growing railway delivers £426m boost to industry in West Midlands
Investment in the rail network has generated £426m of work for businesses in the West Midlands over the last year, according to new figures released today by Network Rail.
Investment in growing railway delivers £3.2bn boost to businesses across Britain
Investment in a bigger, better rail network generated more than £3.2bn of work for businesses across Britain over the last year, according to new figures released today by Network Rail.
HS2 benefits to extend across rail network – Network Rail study
Over 100 towns and cities on Britain’s existing railway lines could benefit from quicker, more frequent journeys and better connections when HS2 phase two is complete, according to a new report published today by Network Rail.
Securing the West Coast Main Line to improve performance
In a week when rail services have been disrupted by livestock on the tracks, Network Rail has confirmed that it is installing over 100 miles of new line side fencing along the West Coast Main Line to secure the line and improve performance on the route.
Manchester passengers warned: don’t let a tipple turn into a trip
- 112 people slipped, tripped or fell at Manchester Piccadilly in the year
- Newly released video footage shows late night incident at Manchester Piccadilly: amazingly the passenger escaped serious injury
- Campaign reminds passengers to take extra care when they travel home
Don’t let a tipple turn into a trip, warns new station safety campaign
A new campaign encouraging people to take extra care on their way home after a night out has been launched today after figures revealed more than 1,600 people have been hurt in the last year through slips or trips at Britain’s biggest railway stations.
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