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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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Tests show no traces of Covid-19 at four major railway stations
Passengers can travel in confidence after university academics found no traces of the Covid-19 virus during two rounds of testing at four of the country’s largest railway stations.
Tests show no traces of Covid-19 at Birmingham New Street station
Passengers can travel in confidence after university academics found no traces of the Covid-19 virus during two rounds of testing at Birmingham New Street Street station.
Majority of rail network open for business as usual over August Bank Holiday as railway continues to welcome back passengers
- 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
Signal and track improvements for Trent Valley Line passengers
Rail passengers travelling between Stafford and Rugby are being urged to ‘look before they book’ ahead of a month of weekend railway upgrades.
Network Rail open Changing Places facility in Leeds – the UK’s leader in accessibility.
- New Changing Places facility at Leeds station will help those with mobility-limiting disabilities travel with confidence.
- Leeds is leading the way for better accessibility, with the most Changing Places facilities in the UK.
- Further improvements include a new accessible toilet on platform zero and staff disability awareness training throughout July.
Pfizer jabs now arriving at Birmingham New Street station
A mobile ‘vaccine van’ is offering COVID vaccinations to people at Birmingham New Street station.
Pioneering pilot helps Manchester street homeless into housing
Manchester Piccadilly station staff have joined forces with the housing charity Shelter to help people sleeping rough around the major transport hub.
Pioneering pilot helps Birmingham street homeless into housing
Birmingham New Street station staff have joined forces with the housing charity Shelter to help people sleeping rough around the major transport hub.
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