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A brush with fame: Striking portrait of Network Rail ‘hidden hero’ unveiled on special exhibition train
A striking portrait of a Network Rail employee was unveiled at London Euston station on Tuesday 15 July. Manny Kang was captured on canvas for the exceptional care and commitment he brings to his role as a community safety manager on the Central route, connecting the West Midlands and London.
Railway safety campaign launches as accidental deaths hit five-year high
- Public urged to stay safe as accidental deaths on rail network rise by 26% compared to last year
- New hard-hitting safety films feature first responders sharing the devastating physical and emotional impacts of railway accidents
- Network Rail and British Transport Police campaign targets unsafe behaviour around tracks and level crossings as the summer holidays approach
National & regional news
Planning application submitted to redevelop landmark office building at Birmingham’s New Street station
Network Rail and Birmingham City Council announced today that Cannock Developments has been selected to develop the 1960s office block situated above Birmingham New Street station into superb, Grade A office accommodation, to be named One Grand Central.
Improving overhead line reliability on the West Coast Main Line
Network Rail is delivering a major investment programme to reduce delays caused by overhead line failures on the busiest section of the West Coast Main Line.
Network Rail retail sales continue to outperform the market
Network Rail today released station retail sales results showing a 6.4% growth in like-for-like sales from April to June 2013. In the same period high street sales, reported by the British Retail Consortium, increased by 0.4%, meaning retail sales in stations continue to outperform the high street.
Expansion of university work placement scheme to build graduate pipeline for the future
Network Rail has today launched the search for around 100 graduates to join its 2014 graduate scheme and become future leaders of Britain’s rail industry. The company has also has expanded its one-year work placement programme for undergraduates to find and secure the best and brightest before they leave university.
New home for New Street furniture
Network Rail has donated surplus furniture from the old station offices at Birmingham New Street station to St Mary’s Hospice in the city.
Hidden tunnel beneath New Street platforms opens for first time in almost 10 years
For the first time in almost ten years, a network of tunnels underneath Birmingham New Street station has been opened by Network Rail to allow West Midlands Fire Service to conduct a live training exercise.
Delays down at Birmingham New Street thanks to special engineering team
Passengers travelling through Birmingham’s New Street are experiencing fewer delays thanks to a dedicated team of engineers who have reduced the number of track faults at the station by 80% over the last 12 months.
Cable theft disrupts West Midlands rail passengers
Network Rail and British Transport Police have appealed for help in tracking down cable thieves after passengers in the West Midlands again suffered disruption to rail services this morning owing to cable theft.
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