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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
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Chairman of Birmingham New Street station’s original design panel sees progress of station transformation story so far
Sir Bernard Zissman, Chairman of the original judging panel responsible for selecting the winning design for Birmingham New Street station’s refurbishment has visited the completed first phase of the station transformation and had a sneak preview of what is still to come for this exciting project.
Diversionary works are in the pipeline..
A series of essential preparatory works have begun in support of the proposed new railway flyover at Norton Bridge.
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
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