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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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Railway improvements mean better journeys for Chiltern passengers
Chiltern main line rail passengers travelling between London and Birmingham will soon benefit from smoother more reliable journeys.
Railway open for business after major August bank holiday upgrades
Network Rail has completed essential upgrades to the railway between Euston, the Midlands and North West over the August bank holiday.
Railway rescue for abandoned kitten left on long distance train
A tiny kitten has been taken for veterinary treatment after it was found abandoned on a train at Birmingham New Street station.
Birmingham New Street takes centre stage at city arts weekend
Birmingham New Street station's concourse will play host to a variety of acts and activities during the city’s biggest culture and arts festival this August bank holiday weekend.
‘Look before you book’ August bank holiday travel advice
- Railway improvements between London, the West Midlands, and North West are taking place between 28-30 August
- Future passenger and freight journeys will benefit from a £17m investment
- Passengers are advised to ‘look before they book’, travel at quieter times and out of respect for others, wear a face covering in busy indoor settings
Passengers reminded that majority of rail network open for business as usual over August Bank Holiday weekend as £90m upgrades set to be delivered
- Vast majority of the rail network – over 95% – will be open for business as usual over the August Bank Holiday
- Some routes will be affected by the upgrade works taking place, so passengers should plan ahead
- The railway expects people to follow government guidance and out of respect for others, wear a face covering in busy indoor settings unless they are exempt
What a load of rubbish: rail workers tackle Birmingham fly-tippers
West Midlands rail workers have cleared over 60 bags of fly-tipped waste and litter dumped beside railway lines in Birmingham.
‘Look before you book’ August bank holiday travel advice
- Railway improvements between London, the West Midlands, and North West are taking place between 28-30 August
- Future passenger and freight journeys will benefit from a £17m investment
- Passengers are advised to ‘look before they book’, travel at quieter times and out of respect for others, wear a face covering in busy indoor settings
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