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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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New retail openings at London Bridge station are a recipe for success
- Bob’s Lobster and Comptoir Libanais improve choice of station dining
- The Book Shop, Urban Express and Greggs expand on-the-go offer
- Openings form part of £1bn redevelopment of London Bridge station
- Retail offer establishing the station as a destination in its own right
5,000 bottles refilled as free water proves a hit in stations
More than 5,000 bottles have been refilled in stations across the country as passengers make use of free water on the railway.
Railway reopens after successful May bank holiday upgrades are completed
The railway between London and Scotland via the West Midlands and north west has reopened after a number of upgrade projects were successfully completed on time.
Reminder to check before you travel ahead of the May bank holiday
Customers planning to travel on the railway between London and Carlisle via the West Midlands and north west are reminded to check before they travel as some journeys may be affected this weekend.
Network Rail makes a splash at Birmingham New Street station
Millions of passengers and customers using Birmingham New Street station are set to benefit from a newly installed free drinking water fountain.
Check before you travel over May bank holidays as work to upgrade railway from London to Carlisle continues
Customers are being reminded to check before they travel and plan their journeys ahead of both bank holiday weekends in May.
Passengers urged to check before they travel this May
- Railway open for ‘business as usual’ as majority of the network is unaffected by upgrade work
- This work will provide faster and more frequent services to help relieve over-crowding on Britain's railways
Capacity at Bristol Parkway set to expand as Secretary of State unveils plaque to mark official opening of brand new platform
A new era of train travel for Bristol was ushered in today when Secretary of State for Transport Chris Grayling officially opened a new platform at Bristol Parkway station, which will allow for a more frequent train service on a more resilient network.
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