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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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Christmas sales soar at Leeds station
- Leeds station sales up 15% on last Christmas
- Network Rail reports 9.5% sales growth across its managed stations over the festive period
- 32% of total station users – almost 34 million people across Britain - visited a station retailer between 19 November and 24 December
Edinburgh Waverley station records 41% Christmas sales growth
- Edinburgh station sales up 41% on last Christmas
- Network Rail reports 9.5% sales growth across its managed stations over the festive period
- 32% of total station users – almost 34 million people across Britain - visited a station retailer between 19 November and 24 December
Christmas shoppers keep station retailers on track
- Network Rail reports 9.5% sales growth across its managed stations over the festive period
- Edinburgh Waverley, Birmingham New Street and Leeds stations performed particularly well, with 10 stations recording double-digit sales growth
- 32% of total station users – almost 34 million people across Britain - visited a station retailer between 19 November and 24 December
‘Blue Monday’ sees West Midlands launch of scheme to help reduce railway suicides
A scheme, which aims to keep vulnerable people safe and save lives on the railway in the West Midlands, is being launched on what is dubbed by many as the most depressing day of the year.
Passengers benefitting after investment and upgrades across the network during festive period
Passengers returning to work today (3 January) are benefitting from a more reliable and safe railway after a programme of investment and upgrades across the network over Christmas and the New Year.
West Coast Mainline reopens after Christmas upgrade work
The West Coast Mainline has reopened after a programme of upgrades over Christmas.
Christmas cheer for Birmingham New Street’s Big Issue seller
Birmingham New Street’s Big Issue seller is celebrating Christmas after a successful four months working from the station’s unique pitch.
Orange army upgrades railway and keeps customers moving in 2016
Network Rail’s orange army improved the railway and kept West Coast and Chiltern main line customers on the move in 2016.
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