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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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Network Rail graduate aims to inspire young engineers during Tomorrow’s Engineers Week
Shyam Patel, a project manager at Network Rail, is calling on young people to consider a career in the railway as Network Rail marks Tomorrow’s Engineers Week 2016 (7-11 November 2016), a national week designed to shine a spotlight on engineers and engineering careers.
Birmingham New Street station launches carbon-savings calculator to showcase savings generated through district energy scheme
A new carbon-savings calculator has been unveiled at Birmingham New Street station, to demonstrate the emission reductions resulting from its connection to the Birmingham District Energy Scheme.
£100m signal and track upgrade completed ahead of schedule as Network Rail reopens railway at Bromsgrove
The railway line at Bromsgrove reopened today (7 November) after Network Rail completed a £100m upgrade to track and signalling through the area ahead of schedule.
Network Rail supports Poppy Day in Leeds
Network Rail will be showing their support for Leeds Poppy Day by hosting a team of volunteer fundraisers from the Royal British Legion at Leeds station.
Cross-city line closed this weekend as £100m track and signalling upgrade at Bromsgrove reaches milestone
Network Rail and London Midland are reminding passengers that the line between Birmingham and Cheltenham will be closed this weekend (4-7 November) as the £100m project to upgrade the line at Bromsgrove reaches a critical milestone.
Dame Barbara Windsor and Network Rail unite to support Poppy Day Appeal
Screen legend Dame Barbara Windsor’s voice will greet visitors to Network Rail stations across the nation over the coming week, as part of the Royal British Legion’s Poppy Appeal.
Birmingham New Street station’s southern hub opens to passengers
A new exit which provides direct access from platforms to the city centre has opened at Birmingham New Street station.
Barnardo’s announces partnership with Network Rail
Barnardo’s, the United Kingdom’s leading children’s charity, has been chosen by Network Rail’s employees as their ‘Charity of Choice’ until March 2019.
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