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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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£31m Easter upgrades on railway between London and Scotland
Network Rail is keeping people on the move this Easter (2-5 April) while carrying out £31m of upgrades to improve future passenger and freight journeys between London and Scotland.
Signalling upgrade sees Birmingham New Street platform changes
Passengers at Birmingham New Street are being urged to check their platforms throughout 2021 while major signalling upgrades take place to improve future journeys.
‘Jumbo’ freight train first for West Coast main line
The heaviest freight train ever to run on the West Coast main line has made its debut journey from the Peak District to London with essential construction materials.
Major section of Chiltern main line secured from landslips
Earth beside the Chiltern main line in Warwickshire has been secured from landslips to provide more reliable journeys for passengers.
Easter upgrades of £31m on railway between London and Scotland
Network Rail is keeping people on the move this Easter (2-5 April) while carrying out £31m of upgrades to improve future passenger and freight journeys between London and Scotland.
Plastic sheet on 25,000 volt power lines delays Birmingham to Lichfield trains
Businesses and homeowners are being urged to secure their outdoor possessions after trains were delayed by plastic sheets blown on to the railway.
Network Rail investing over £100m to upgrade railway for passengers over Easter
- Network Rail carrying out 600 upgrade projects worth £116m to significantly improve railway for passengers in future
- Passengers should continue to follow Government guidelines over the use of public transport
- Engineering works will affect some routes, so those who do need to travel by rail over Easter are urged to plan ahead
Chiltern passengers advised of weekend railway upgrades
Passengers making essential journeys between London Marylebone and Birmingham Moor Street are being advised of upcoming railway improvements.
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