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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.
National & regional news
Railway rapid response team is Midlands’ heatwave eye in the sky
A new hi-tech drone and rapid response vehicle are ready to reduce railway delays in the Midlands during heatwave conditions.
Network Rail responds to RMT's second strike announcement
Commenting on the RMT's announcement of further national strike action on 27 July, Andrew Haines, Network Rail chief executive, said:
Stations get Commonwealth Games ready – and passengers should too
Birmingham’s three biggest stations have started their Commonwealth Games preparation ahead of a huge summer of sport in the West Midlands.
A better railway for passengers as Commonwealth Games excitement builds
Passengers travelling on the Chiltern main line between Dorridge and Birmingham Moor Street have a more reliable railway after work was completed ahead of the Commonwealth Games.
Strike action to close Birmingham New Street at 7pm this Saturday
- Passengers advised not to get caught out by hugely reduced Saturday service due to RMT strike action
- Many routes have no trains at all - those which will run will finish in the afternoon
- Advice is to only travel if necessary and regularly check National Rail Enquiries
Birmingham New Street station signalling system goes digital
Work to overhaul the signalling system at Britain’s busiest interchange station has reached a major milestone.
Three Network Rail employees recognised in Queen’s Birthday Honours List
Three Network Rail employees have been recognised in the Queen’s Birthday Honours list, published on Thursday 2nd June.
Video installation pays tribute to Euston station's former Doric Arch
A new video projection screen has been unveiled to remember a long-lost architectural icon at London Euston station.
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