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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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Welcoming party planned for Ozzy the bull’s New Street station reveal
An exciting day of events will take place to welcome Ozzy the bull back to Birmingham when he’s officially unveiled at New Street station later this month.
New Street passenger advice during Ozzy the bull’s concourse creation
Something spectacular will be happening over the next few weeks at Birmingham New Street as Ozzy the bull returns to the city.
Ozzy overwhelmingly tops public poll as New Street bull's new name
The votes have been counted and the result verified – Birmingham New Street’s new bull will be called ‘Ozzy’ after a nationwide competition to find him a permanent name.
Final shortlist revealed as voting opens to rename New Street Bull
It’s the most important public vote of the year - it’s time to name the Commonwealth Games bull before it comes to its new home at Birmingham New Street station.
Have your say on changes to level crossings in Oxfordshire
Members of the public are being invited to share their views on proposals to improve the safety of three level crossings in Oxfordshire.
New footage released of ‘Raging Bull’ as naming competition launched
Latest pictures of the Commonwealth Games’ ‘Raging Bull’ have been released to kick-off a naming competition ahead of it coming home to Birmingham New Street station this summer.
Five-year investment plan for ‘Backbone of Britain’ railway revealed
- Passengers and freight at heart of £8.5bn railway investment in Network Rail’s North West and Central region over next five years
- Climate change resilience, passenger and worker safety and train performance recognised as fundamental to running a reliable and efficient railway
- Readying existing infrastructure during HS2 construction vital for future journeys and increasing passenger capacity
Liverpool Lime Street becomes gateway for Eurovision superfans
Two trains carrying 170 Eurovision song contest superfans were given a rapturous welcome into Liverpool Lime Street station today by drag queens, drummers and dancers.
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