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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
Network Rail employees named in New Year Honours list
Four Network Rail employees have been recognised for their outstanding contributions in HM The King’s New Year Honours list announced today.
Final reminder for Midlands passengers to check before you travel this Christmas
Passengers travelling over the festive period are strongly urged to plan and check their journeys in advance as rail upgrades across the network means busier trains and changes to some services.
Birmingham New Street team help make dream come true for station user
Partially sighted Sarah Willis was given the surprise chance to make train announcements at the station
A festive feast for those in need in Birmingham this Christmas
Network Rail is once again teaming up with the Midland Langar Seva Society (MLSS) to serve a three-course meal to vulnerable people inside Birmingham New Street this Christmas.
Quarterly retail sales jump +10% at Network Rail stations as total sales hit £233.7m
London Waterloo is best performing station for back-to-back quarters as sales increase +47%
Passengers urged to check before they travel on West Coast Main Line as emergency repairs continue
Ongoing emergency work to complete repairs to overhead line equipment on the West Coast Main Line in Warwickshire, following damage caused by Storm Darragh, means some early morning services between London and Scotland will take longer or be cancelled.
Passengers urged to be respectful to station staff this Christmas
Birmingham New street passengers asked to be polite and respectful to railway staff over the festive period following station staff assaults.
Birmingham New Street braced for bumper Black Friday crowds
Passengers are urged to plan their journeys with hundreds of thousands of savvy shoppers expected to travel into Birmingham for Black Friday.
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