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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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Face coverings a must for train passengers
Face coverings are a must for everyone travelling on public transport in England from today (Monday).
New West Midlands training facilities help develop future railway signallers
New training facilities have opened in the West Midlands to train railway staff to keep the rail network running safely.
Multi-million-pound investment to prevent landslips on Chiltern main line
Major work to secure a railway embankment in Warwickshire will mean more reliable journeys for passengers on the Chiltern main line.
Passengers who must travel urged to plan ahead over Early May Bank Holiday weekend
- Passengers should only travel if they have to over forthcoming Early May Bank Holiday
- Network Rail’s engineering works will affect some routes, while a reduced timetable continues to be in operation for those who rely on rail services
- Passengers who do have to travel should check before they travel
Distillery lifts railway spirits with hand sanitiser delivery
A gin distillery turned hand sanitiser producer is helping essential railway staff to keep freight and passenger trains moving across the West Midlands and Chilterns area.
Three major North West and Central region stations turn blue to honour NHS
Birmingham New Street, Liverpool Lime Street, and Euston stations have all turned blue to show their support for the NHS during the Covid-19 pandemic.
Emergency 25,000v overhead line repairs keep critical supplies moving on West Coast main line
Engineers raced to make emergency repairs on the West Coast main line to avoid major disruption to 1m tonnes of freight being moved on the railway line each week.
Railway work continues to keep critical supplies and passengers moving
Railway staff on nationally critical routes, including the West Coast main line and Chiltern main line, are continuing to keep vital supplies and people who cannot work from home moving during the Covid-19 pandemic.
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