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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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Peeing for free is no April Fool’s joke for millions of passengers
It’s no joke – and certainly not an April Fool’s joke - as Network Rail today (1 April 2019) made the last of the country’s biggest and busiest station toilets ‘free to pee’.
£5.7 billion to run the ‘Backbone of Britain’ railway
Network Rail’s London-to-Carlisle region today unveiled its £5.7bn* plan to run a safe, reliable railway for its customers over the five years from 1 April 2019 (CP6**).
Passengers reminded of major engineering work on West Coast main line over Easter & May bank holidays
- Major work means changes to journeys on the West Coast main line
- London Euston railway station will be closed
- Passengers advised to travel on days other than 19-22 April and 4-6 May
And they’re off… racegoers tipped for travel success ahead of Cheltenham Festival
Cheltenham Festival-goers travelling by train from Birmingham New Street are being given top tips to help them get off to a winning start.
Check before you travel on the West Coast main line over Easter and early May bank holidays
- Major work means changes to journeys on the West Coast main line
- London Euston railway station will be closed
- Passengers advised to travel on days other than 19-22 April & 4-6 May
£3.9 million overhaul of Stechford station to provide step-free access for everyone
Work will start later this month to install new lifts, ramps and a footbridge at Stechford station to ensure step-free access across all three platforms for the first time.
Move over Lord Sugar, Network Rail is looking for engine-eous apprentices in London, Essex and Cambridgeshire
Are you excited about engineering, passionate about learning and want to work as part of a team to transform Britain’s rail network? If so, an apprenticeship at Network Rail Anglia could be for you.
Move over Lord Sugar, Network Rail is looking for engine-eous apprentices in Norfolk and Suffolk
Are you excited about engineering, passionate about learning and want to work as part of a team to transform Britain’s rail network? If so, an apprenticeship at Network Rail Anglia could be for you.
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