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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.
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REMINDER: Rail passengers urged to check before travelling ahead of August bank holiday
- The majority of the rail network will be open as usual over the forthcoming August bank holiday weekend (Sat 26th to Monday 28th August), however, industrial action means services in England and some cross-border journeys into Scotland and Wales will be significantly disrupted on Saturday 26 August.
- As the level of disruption will vary across the country, passengers should check their travel arrangements in advance. Timetables are now live, so those travelling over the bank holiday can check the status of their journey at nationalrail.co.uk or with their train operator
Majority of West Coast main line open during £15m bank holiday upgrades
- Most rail routes will be open for August bank holiday travel
- £15m is being invested to make the railway better for passengers and freight between Euston and Manchester
- Some overnight and daytime work could impact West Coast main line journeys
- People are advised to check National Rail Enquiries before travelling
Rail network open for business over August bank holiday but passengers asked to check before travelling
- The majority- more than 95%- of the rail network will be open as usual over the forthcoming August bank holiday (Sat-26th to Monday 28th August)
- Passengers should check before travelling as some journeys will be affected by railway improvement work
- Those travelling over the bank holiday can check the status of their journey at nationalrail.co.uk or with their train operator
Huge boost for Birmingham New Street since Ozzy the bull’s arrival
Birmingham New Street has seen 52% more visitors since Ozzy the bull’s official homecoming to the station concourse last week.
Hi-tech air purifying totem trials planned for Birmingham New Street
Pioneering new devices will be trialled at Birmingham New Street station to see how much they improve air quality for passengers on platforms.
Star guests see Ozzy the bull roar back into Birmingham New Street station
The much-loved centrepiece to last year’s Commonwealth Games – Ozzy the bull – has been officially unveiled in his new home at Birmingham New Street station.
Railwayman donates long locks to charity after post-pandemic haircut
A railway manager who’s gone without a haircut since before the first coronavirus lockdown has had his luscious locks cut off so he could donate them to make wigs for children with cancer.
Network Rail seals Postmark brand for its retail portfolio
Network Rail has welcomed independent greeting card retailer Postmark to five of its 20 managed stations across Britain.
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