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Great British Railways in action – passengers benefit from track and train being united on South Eastern Railway
- Southeastern and Network Rail unite to operate under a single, more efficient leadership team known as South Eastern Railway
- Under public ownership Southeastern are delivering some of the lowest cancellation rates nationally and have forecast a £50m reduction in taxpayer subsidy
- South Eastern Railway marks a significant milestone towards Great British Railways and creating clear accountability for performance, delivering better public transport
Get your maintenance career on track with Network Rail
Network Rail has launched a new national recruitment drive, focussing on maintenance roles. There are a variety of positions open to entry level candidates, from Operative and Technician, right through to Team Leader.
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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.
Passengers advised of West Coast main line and Euston HS2 upgrades in 2021
Network Rail has announced major upgrades on the West Coast main line and at London Euston in spring/summer 2021.
Passengers thanked as lift upgrade completed at Tamworth station
Passengers are being thanked for their patience after a major overhaul to Tamworth station’s lifts.
Super-fast graffiti cover up in £500k Midlands and Chiltern railway crackdown
Graffiti on the railway is being targeted across the West Midlands and Chilterns area to improve its appearance for passengers and people who live and work nearby.
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