Featured stories
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
Next phase of £1.7m Longbridge station revamp begins
Passengers are being reminded of important changes to the ticket office at Longbridge station in Birmingham as the second phase of its £1.7 million refurbishment begins next week.
£5.8 million overhaul of Tring station starts next month to provide step-free access for everyone
Work will start next month to install new lifts, ramps and a footbridge at Tring station to ensure step-free access across all five platforms for the first time.
Railway charity station sleep out raises money for vulnerable children
More than 150 people have braved sub-zero temperatures to spend the night on station concourses to support the Railway Children charity.
Passengers’ need for convenience sparks growth in Christmas retail sales
- Network Rail reports 2.3% total sales growth at its managed stations during the festive period, despite difficult wider trading environment
- Figures point to continued trend in convenience shopping, with increasing numbers using stations as a one-stop-shop for a range of products
- Top performing stations were London Bridge and Paddington, showing link between Network Rail investment and retail sales growth
Final multi-million-pound contracts awarded to deliver rail projects in Scotland and North East
Network Rail has announced further multi-million-pound contract awards for Control Period 6 (2019-2024), worth a total of £467m.
Birmingham New Street takes part in nationwide sleep out to help runaway children
Birmingham New Street is joining major railway stations across four of Britain’s biggest cities to host a sleepout in aid of vulnerable children who run away from home.
London Bridge station takes part in nationwide sleepout to help runaway children
London Bridge is joining major railway stations across four of Britain’s biggest cities to host a sleepout in aid of vulnerable children who run away from home.
Lime Street station takes part in nationwide sleepout to help runaway children
Liverpool Lime Street is joining major railway stations across four of Britain’s biggest cities to host a sleepout in aid of vulnerable children who run away from home.
Results 433 - 440 out of 1261