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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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Plan ahead: Rail journeys to be affected by track upgrade work in Gloucestershire
Passengers are being advised to plan journeys in advance as Great Western Railway services will be affected by rail improvement works taking place throughout May in the Gloucester and Cheltenham areas.
Railway staff complete run to raise money for Cosy Coats charity
A team of rail industry colleagues, led by Network Rail’s Wessex route director, Mark Goodall, recently completed the London Landmarks Half Marathon, raising vital funds in aid of charity Cosy Coats.
Warwick station lift project progressing as lift shaft arrives
Passengers at Warwick Station will next week see the delivery of a pre-made lift shaft as part of the ongoing accessibility upgrades.
Hop aboard for an Easter day out with National Trust tea and train offer
The railway, canals and historic houses of Warwickshire have joined forces to reward sustainable travel this Easter with a complimentary cup of tea.
Top 20 railway artworks unveiled on World Art Day – as voting now opens for nation’s favourite
The 20 best-loved railway artworks in the UK were unveiled today (15 April, World Art Day) following a global vote held as part of a celebration of 200 years of the modern railway. One of the most popular paintings, ‘Travelling Companions’ by Augustus Leopold Egg, is held in the collection of the Birmingham Museums Trust.
Blues’ Wembley final means busy trains between Birmingham and London
Thousands of Birmingham City fans will head to London this weekend for the Vertu Trophy Cup Final, meaning trains and stations will be busier than normal.
‘Wild Rails’ bug hotel open for business at Warwickshire station
Lapworth station’s local insect community is in for a treat after a brand-new bug hotel opened at the station.
Network Rail trials revolutionary approach to aerial operations with British drone companies
Network Rail and partners Drone Major Limited and Dronecloud have begun trials of “beyond visual line of sight” aerial operations on the railway to test a concept that could bring major improvements for passengers and rail freight customers.
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