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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.
National & regional news
NHS outpatient clinic opens at Birmingham New Street to alleviate hospital pressure
An empty shop at Birmingham New Street station has become an NHS outpatient clinic for patients to have routine blood tests away from hospital.
Parents across the North West and Central region urged to keep children safe from railway trespass
- Parents urged to hammer home railway safety message before it’s too late
- Child railway trespass injuries always spike during school closures
- First ever opportunity to tune into railway safety lessons from home
Covid-19: Railway will keep Britain moving
The railway will keep vital supplies and key workers moving over the coming months, the leader of Network Rail‘s “Backbone of Britain” pledged today.
TV documentary shows daily challenges faced by Network Rail staff
Station manager Craig Stenning and his team are seen trying to keep train passengers moving safely through Britain’s busiest interchange in an ITV documentary on Network Rail tomorrow (Thurs) night.
Cross City line fully reopens after fallen tree pulls down overhead power lines
The Cross City line between Lichfield Trent Valley and Birmingham New Street is fully open after a fallen tree tore down overhead power lines earlier this week.
Primetime ITV documentary goes behind the scenes at Network Rail
Operations manager Rob Bligh plays a key role in Network Rail’s response to flooding disruption in the opening episode of a new ITV series airing this week.
Top travel tips for Cheltenham Festival railway racegoers
Cheltenham Festival-goers travelling by train from Birmingham New Street are being given top tips to help them get off to a winning start for 2020.
UPDATE: Euston passengers urged to check before they travel on Monday
- thinned-out timetable in operation between Watford Junction and Euston
- services as far afield as Blackpool, Manchester and Birmingham affected
- first of two nights of repairs to South Kenton overhead wire damage begins at 9pm tonight
- rail industry advice to passengers is “check before you travel"
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