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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
£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.
PLANNING APPLICATION SUBMITTED FOR NEW STREET STATION REDEVELOPMENT
Another major landmark was reached in the redevelopment of Birmingham’s New Street station today, as Network Rail submitted an outline planning application to Birmingham City Council (BCC). This progress follows the recent publication of a regional rail capacity study and vocal support from West Midlands MPs and leading figures from the business community in the region.
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