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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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Key rail upgrades completed between Euston, the Midlands and North West this Christmas
Network Rail has completed a range of essential upgrades to the railway between Euston, the Midlands and the North West over Christmas.
Graffiti clean-up teams blitz railway over Christmas
Specialist graffiti clean-up teams have been ridding the railway of unsightly vandalism between Euston, the Midlands and the North West this Christmas.
Building back better - Longer trains are delivering for freight customers
Trains of up to half a mile long are helping the rail freight industry deliver more goods for consumers and reduce UK carbon emissions.
Passengers to benefit from new lift at Wolverhampton station
Passengers are being advised about work starting next month to renew the platform 1 lift at Wolverhampton station.
Christmas food bank appeal launches at Birmingham New Street station
A Christmas collection has been organised at Birmingham New Street so people passing through the station can donate to local food banks and charities.
Passengers urged to check their platforms during New Street resignalling work
Passengers at Birmingham New Street are being urged to check their platforms throughout 2021 while major work takes place to improve journeys.
West Midlands and Chiltern passengers asked to plan ahead when travelling over Christmas
- Chiltern main line and West Midlands passengers should plan ahead if using the railway during the government’s Christmas travel window between 23 and 27 December
- People should reserve seats on long distance trains, travel at quieter times and follow all safety advice to stop the spread of coronavirus
- Railway improvements include ongoing work at Birmingham New Street station as part of major signalling upgrade on 25 and 26 December
Birmingham New Street’s Christmas Eve meal returns as take-away for 2020
Birmingham New Street’s highly successful Christmas Eve meal for the city’s homeless is returning this year – but with a difference.
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