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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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Scotland’s rail passengers take on plastic with refill revolution
Passengers at Glasgow Central and Edinburgh Waverley have helped save almost 100,000 plastic bottles by using the stations’ refill points.
Passengers take on plastic with refill revolution
Passengers at Britain’s biggest and busiest stations have helped save the equivalent of one million plastic bottles* by embracing the ‘refill revolution’.
Passengers to benefit from new assisted travel lounge at Birmingham New Street
Passengers who need help to get on and off trains at Birmingham New Street station now have a dedicated waiting lounge to make travelling by train a more pleasant experience.
Lorry drivers warned after repeated bridge strikes close road for five months
Network Rail today warned lorry drivers to always know the height of their vehicles after repeated bridge strikes forced a road in Birmingham to close for five months while complex repairs are made.
Green commitments given seal of approval
Passengers at Britain’s biggest and busiest stations can now shop more sustainably thanks to a new initiative from Network Rail.
Station retail bridges the gap for busy passengers
- Network Rail sales grew 4.36% in 2018/19 financial year with like-for-like sales up 1.32%
- Over 250 million customers visited a Network Rail retailer in 2018/19
- London Bridge sales have doubled following significant retail investment
- Every penny of profit from retail sales is reinvested back into the railway
Former station master made VIP guest to celebrate 70 years since joining railway
An 86-year-old former station master has been made guest of honour in Liverpool 70 years to the day since he began his career on the railway.
New national partnership launched to tackle increasing numbers of railway risk takers
Network Rail and the British Transport Police (BTP) have today launched a new partnership with the English Football League Trust (EFL Trust) and StreetGames to help tackle the increasing number of people risking their lives on the railway.
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