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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
Normal passenger services resumed between Birmingham and Manchester
The line between Birmingham and Manchester reopened at 15.36 today (Tuesday 5 January 2015) after passengers journeys were disrupted this morning by a broken down machine on the line.
Update on damage to Lamington Viaduct caused by Storm Frank
- Engineering works to repair damage on West Coast Main Line likely to continue until end of January
- Train Operating Companies working together to keep people moving
- Customers urged to ‘check before they travel’
Rail passengers urged to ‘Check before they travel’ as adverse weather hits Wales
Rail passengers in flood affected parts of Wales are being urged to ‘check before you travel’ as Network Rail staff work hard to keep train services running, despite severe weather conditions.
Christmas work planned as Stafford rail development enters final stages
A £250m programme of rail investment is entering its final stages this Christmas with work taking place to help improve performance and reliability on the West Coast main line near Stafford.
Passengers advised to plan their travel as Birmingham gears up for Christmas crowds
With Birmingham’s famous Christmas market underway and the number of visitors to the city set to increase over the festive season, passengers are being urged by Network Rail to plan their journeys and allow more time to catch their trains at Birmingham New Street station.
Carlisle station to benefit from £14m investment
Network Rail is to spend £14.7m replacing the roof of Carlisle station and rebuilding all eight platforms.
£30,000 reward offered for help catching railway arsonist
A £30,000 reward is being offered for help catching an arsonist who caused widespread misery to train passengers across England and Scotland this week.
Her Majesty The Queen reopens redeveloped Birmingham New Street station
The Queen has officially reopened the transformed Birmingham New Street station.
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