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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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Severely limited trains at London Euston during November strikes
- London Northwestern Railway services will be significantly reduced on Friday 4 November due to a strike by the TSSA
- Passengers should only travel if absolutely necessary during further RMT strike action on 5, 7 and 9 November
- On those days a special timetable will be in place with only four trains per hour leaving London Euston
- Many routes will have no trains at all - those which do run will start later from 7:30am and finish by 6.30pm
- Passengers are reminded to plan ahead using National Rail Enquiries and to expect disruption
Severely limited trains at Liverpool Lime Street during November strikes
- London Northwestern Railway services will be significantly reduced on Friday 4 November due to action by the TSSA
- Passengers should only travel if absolutely necessary during RMT strike action on 5, 7 and 9 November
- A special timetable will be in place with only two departures per hour from Liverpool Lime Street
- Many routes have no trains at all - those which do run will start later from 7:30am and finish by 6.30pm
- Passengers are reminded to plan ahead using National Rail Enquiries and to expect disruption
Rail strikes to impact first weekend of Birmingham Christmas markets
- Rail passengers are being warned strike action will impact the first weekend of Birmingham's Christmas markets
- West Midlands Trains services will be significantly reduced on Friday 4 November due to action by the TSSA
- An RMT walkout on Saturday 5 November means only nine departures per hour from Birmingham New Street
- On Saturday many routes have no trains at all - those which do run will start later from 7:30am and finish by 6.30pm
- Passengers should only travel if absolutely necessary and regularly check National Rail Enquiries
Burton’s ‘diamond’ crossing renewed to bring more reliable train journeys
Over the weekend (29-31 October), Network Rail updated an important railway junction in East Staffordshire to bring more reliable train journeys for passengers and freight services.
Live band in full swing at Leeds station on Poppy Day
Leeds station is supporting the Royal British Legion’s City Poppy Day tomorrow (Tuesday 1 November) by hosting a team of volunteer fundraisers, as well as a live performance from the British Army Band Catterick.
Passengers thanked after West Coast main line track upgrade
Major work on the West Coast main line to keep trains running at full speed between Coventry and Birmingham International is now complete.
Severely limited trains at Birmingham New Street during RMT strike
- Passengers should only travel if absolutely necessary during RMT strike action this Saturday 8 October
- A special timetable will be in place with only nine departures per hour from Birmingham New Street
- Many routes have no trains at all - those which do run will start later from 7:30am and finish by 6.30pm
- Passengers are reminded to plan ahead using National Rail Enquiries and to expect disruption
Severely limited trains at London Euston during RMT strike
- Passengers should only travel if absolutely necessary during RMT strike action on Saturday 8 October
- A special timetable will be in place with only three trains per hour leaving London Euston
- Many routes have no trains at all - those which do run will start later from 7:30am and finish by 6.30pm
- Passengers are reminded to plan ahead using National Rail Enquiries and to expect disruption
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