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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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Why is London Euston station closed over the Early May Bank Holiday?
Details have been released explaining why London Euston station must be closed during essential railway improvements over the Early May Bank Holiday.
Passengers reminded to ‘travel either side’ of Early May Bank Holiday
- West Coast main line passengers are urged to travel either side of the Early May Bank Holiday (Friday 29 April and Tuesday 3 May)
- Between Saturday 30 April and Monday 2 May no trains will run to or from London Euston - services will start and finish at Milton Keynes
- £19.1m railway improvements will mean better future journeys for passengers and freight
Midlands railway network signed up for a massive summer of sport
With 100 days until the Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games Network Rail has revealed how it’s warming up to carry 1 million extra passengers during a massive summer of sport.
Major Easter rail upgrades complete between London and Scotland
Network Rail has completed a range of essential upgrades to the railway between London Euston, the Midlands, North West and Scotland over Easter.
Why is London Euston station closed over the Easter bank holiday?
Details have been released explaining why London Euston station must be closed during essential railway improvements over the Easter bank holiday.
Pictures: Network Rail carries out £2m spring clean to remove graffiti eyesores on Britain’s railway
Network Rail teams across the country have been working to freshen up Britain's railway in the Queen's Platinum Jubilee year with more than £2m of funding being used to target the removal of unsightly graffiti which blights infrastructure.
REMINDER: Passengers should plan ahead this Easter as Network Rail invests £83m to improve train services for passengers
- Network Rail carrying out 530 upgrade projects worth £83m to upgrade railway for passengers over the Easter bank holiday weekend
- Majority of network will be open for business as usual, but some routes will be affected by the works taking place, so passengers are asked to check before they travel
- Passengers asked to wear a face covering if they can as a courtesy to others
Duffield station to get Easter upgrade – passengers asked to plan ahead
- Network Rail is upgrading the track at Duffield station this Easter (Saturday 16 & Sunday 17 April)
- The £700k scheme will bring smoother, more reliable journeys for passengers
- People should plan ahead and check their journey with National Rail Enquiries
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