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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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Upgrade means Tame Bridge Parkway to Rugeley Trent Valley line to close for three Sundays
Passengers who travel between Tame Bridge Parkway and Rugeley Trent Valley are being reminded that the railway will be closed for the next three Sundays while Network Rail continues to upgrade the Chase line.
Railway between Rugeley Trent Valley and Walsall reopens on time
The railway between Rugeley Trent Valley and Walsall reopened on time today (29 August) after 16 days of work to upgrade the Chase line.
Modern makeover for Brunel masterpiece sees new shops pull into Paddington
- Sales soar as leading retailers set up shop in Paddington Lawn
- Network Rail regeneration prepares historic terminus for upsurge in visitors with arrival of Crossrail
Could this weekend be the biggest staycation bank holiday yet with 98% of Brits staying in the UK
- 98% of Brits intend to stay in the UK this bank holiday
- 77% who venture out won’t travel for more than two hours
- 33% leave their plans to the last minute
Rugeley Trent Valley to Walsall electrification work is well underway
Improvements to the railway between Rugeley Trent Valley and Walsall are progressing as planned as Network Rail engineers continue work to electrify the Chase line.
Sports fans heading to London are reminded rail services will be busier over the August bank holiday
Sports fans planning to travel with Chiltern Railways into London are being reminded that trains will be busier than usual over the August bank holiday due to the closure of Euston station.
Liverpool City Region is open for business during major upgrade to Lime Street station
Passengers are being reassured that the Liverpool City Region will remain ‘open for business’ when the first phase of a major transformation of Liverpool Lime Street kicks off next month.
West Midlands passengers planning to use Euston station over the August bank holiday reminded to avoid rail travel unless essential
Passengers from the West Midlands who use Euston station to travel to and from London are reminded to avoid rail travel for two days over the August bank holiday while work takes place to prepare for Britain’s new high speed railway.
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