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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.
National & regional news
Aylesbury railway bridge reopens to traffic after strengthening work completed
Station Road in Buckinghamshire has fully reopened to motorists after repairs to a railway bridge were completed by Network Rail.
A Christmas proposal at New Street station
Couple Darren and Rachael get engaged on Santa's sleigh at Birmingham New Street station
Impressive time-lapse video released after major Christmas upgrades at Lichfield Trent Valley
Major improvements have been carried out at Lichfield Trent Valley station over Christmas to improve future rail journeys for passengers on the Cross City line.
Virtual reality keeps Birmingham’s iconic power signal box alive
Virtual reality tours inside Birmingham’s iconic signal box are now online a year on from the much-loved building moving its last trains through New Street station.
Christmas and New Year rail upgrade travel reminder for passengers
Rail passengers in Network Rail’s North West and Central region will benefit from a better, more reliable railway in 2024 thanks to upgrade and maintenance work taking place this Christmas and New Year.
Station repairs and track upgrades in the North West this Christmas
Hundreds of rail engineers will make improvements to key rail routes in the North West this Christmas to improve future journeys for passengers and freight.
Airborne bridges and railway revamps in the Midlands this Christmas
Major upgrades to the railway this Christmas and New Year will see a new platform bridge lifted in Lichfield, vital trackside equipment upgraded in Birmingham and work continuing on HS2.
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