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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
NEW STREET GATEWAY PASSES FIRST PLANNING HURDLE
Network Rail’s plans to redevelop Birmingham New Street station passed another important hurdle today as Birmingham City Council’s Planning Committee backed the scheme. Planners described the redevelopment proposals as “genuinely transformational” and “a robust solution for rail, the city and the region.”
NETWORK RAIL MAKES BIRMINGHAM MORE A-TRACK-TIVE
Commuters and visitors will soon enjoy a brighter welcome to Birmingham as Network Rail starts a campaign to clean up the railway lines on key routes into the city.
PHOTOCALL: HALF TERM ‘SCARECROW’ PATROLS FOR RAIL CRIME HOTSPOT
Date: Tuesday 24 October 2006 Time: 10.30am Location: Brickfields footpath crossing, off Astwood Road, Worcester Event: Network Rail and British Transport Police highlight the dangers of trespass and vandalism at Brickfields footpath crossing Contact: Ben Herbert, 0121 345 3100
BIGGEST-EVER CAMPAIGN UNVEILED FOR AUTUMN LEAF-FALL BATTLE (WEST MIDLANDS)
New techniques, new and better equipment and more people working around the clock than ever before will help keep rail passengers on the move this autumn.
BIGGEST-EVER CAMPAIGN UNVEILED FOR AUTUMN LEAF-FALL BATTLE (EAST MIDLANDS)
New techniques, new and better equipment and more people working around the clock than ever before will help keep rail passengers on the move this autumn.
£350 MILLION INVESTMENT IN SIGNALLING GETS UNDERWAY
Network Rail’s plans to invest £350 million in a major signalling scheme in the West Midlands took a major step forward today with the award of a multi million pound signalling ‘framework’ agreement for the region.
BETTER TAXI SERVICE FOR PASSENGERS AT NEW STREET
Passengers using New Street station will benefit from more taxis and better security as Network Rail and Birmingham City Council introduce a new scheme to improve the taxi service at the station.
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