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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
Journey starts on Birmingham’s Grand new retail destination
The major transformation of The Pallasades shopping centre fully kicks off this month, as work to completely revamp it into Grand Central Birmingham gets underway.
Stafford works have no equal for CEEQUAL
Network Rail’s Stafford Area Improvements Programme (SAIP) is helping set the sustainability standard on major projects, recording one of the highest ever scores in the prestigious CEEQUAL scheme.
New Street’s ‘lamp block’ receives the green light of excellence
One of the greenest buildings on the railway network has been awarded a prestigious seal of approval this week by BRE (Building Research Establishment) the internationally recognised leaders of construction sustainability standards.
Major investment to improve West Coast rail performance
Network Rail today revealed details of a series of projects, worth nearly £40m, aimed at improving the reliability of the infrastructure and punctuality of train services on Britain’s busiest mixed-use railway line.
Workers on track to better health at Birmingham New Street
Construction workers rebuilding Birmingham New Street station are being shown how to live a healthier lifestyle. Network Rail and delivery partner Mace have been working together to raise awareness of the health and well being of the workforce on what is one of the largest construction projects in the West Midlands.
Network Rail full-year results 2012/13
Network Rail invested more than ever before (in cash terms) – some £14m a day (£5bn for the year) – in renewing and expanding Britain’s railway in 2012/13, the company announced today in its full-year financial results.
Coventry youngsters warned, stay off the tracks this half term
Network Rail and British Transport Police are warning youngsters, and their parents, in the Coventry area about the dangers of trespassing on the railway ahead of the Bank Holiday and spring half term.
Amphibious antics at Norton Bridge
Work is well underway to re-home the newts of Norton Bridge as part of a major project to deliver performance improvements on the West Coast Main Line through Staffordshire.
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