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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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Final reminder to passengers about August bank holiday railway upgrades in Liverpool
- Railway upgrades are taking place in Liverpool between 29-31 August to improve the railway for passengers
- Passengers are advised to plan ahead and check before they travel
- Please continue following Government advice around the use of public transport – wear a face covering if not exempt, maintain a distance from others and avoid peak times where possible
Final reminder to passengers about August bank holiday rail upgrades between Birmingham and London
- Multiple railway upgrades are taking place through the ‘Coventry corridor’ between 29-31 August and on Sunday 6 September
- All trains between Birmingham New Street and London Euston will be affected, either with longer journeys or bus replacements
- Passengers are advised to plan ahead and travel before and after the bank holiday weekend
- Continue following Government advice on the use of public transport – wear a face covering, maintain a distance from others and avoid peak times where possible
Network Rail reminds passengers to plan ahead over August Bank Holiday weekend
- Network Rail carrying out £105m worth of investment to upgrade the railway and improve future passenger journeys over August Bank Holiday
- Those who are travelling by rail should wear a face covering unless they are exempt. Passengers should also travel at quieter times and maintain a distance from others wherever possible
Lifts to be made more reliable for passengers at Birmingham International station
Passengers are being advised about maintenance work on lifts at Birmingham International station which starts next week.
Passengers advised of August bank holiday railway upgrades in Liverpool in ten days' time
- Railway upgrades are taking place in Liverpool between 29-31 August to improve the railway for passengers
- Passengers are advised to plan ahead and check before they travel
- Please continue following Government advice around the use of public transport – wear a face covering if not exempt, maintain a distance from others and avoid peak times where possible
Passengers urged to plan ahead of August bank holiday West Coast main line upgrades
- Railway upgrades are taking place in Liverpool and Coventry between 29-31 August to improve the railway for passengers
- Passengers are advised to plan ahead and check before they travel
- Please continue following Government advice around the use of public transport – wear a face covering if not exempt, maintain a distance from others and avoid peak times where possible
Ten days until August bank holiday rail upgrades between Birmingham and London
- Multiple railway upgrades are taking place through the ‘Coventry corridor’ between 29-31 August and on Sunday 6 September
- All trains between Birmingham New Street and London Euston will be affected, either with longer journeys or bus replacements
- Passengers advised to plan ahead and travel before and after the bank holiday weekend
- Continue following Government advice on the use of public transport – wear a face covering, maintain a distance from others and avoid peak times where possible
Network Rail and Cycling UK launch partnership as a fifth of Brits say they’re considering cycling for their journey to work
- A fifth (20 per cent) of Brits say they’re considering cycling to work, but are put off by busy roads and worries over their bike getting stolen
- Network Rail and Cycling UK partner to address these concerns with tips on safer cycle routes and storing bikes securely
- 5,000 secure bike storage spaces available at Network Rail’s 20 managed stations
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