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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 keeps passengers moving after Storm Barney damage
The vast majority of the rail network is up and running after Storm Barney swept across Britain on Tuesday, but scores of Network Rail’s orange army have worked throughout the night and into this morning to repair damage to overhead power lines caused by fallen trees.
Rail station retailers welcome equivalent of entire UK population in just three months as sales continue to rise
New retail sales results from Network Rail’s managed stations revealed that 63.2 million people – almost equivalent to the entire UK population – visited a station retailer between July and September, pushing up sales by 4.47% compared to the same period last year.
Storm damage affects train services in the West Midlands
Overnight storm damage caused by high winds means there are no trains between Birmingham and Lichfield this morning.
Visitors to Network Rail stations help raise £250,000 for Royal British Legion’s Poppy Appeal
Passengers and visitors at London’s biggest and busiest railway stations have been praised for their generosity after helping to raise a tremendous £250,000* in support of the Royal British Legion’s (RBL) Poppy Day appeal.
Public consultation begins on route and design of 'transformative' Crossrail 2
Benefits will be felt across the UK, supporting thousands of new homes and jobs
New railway will help meet the demands of London's rapidly growing population
Proposals set out route, locations of station entrances and ventilation shafts and train frequencies
10,000 rail staff trained to provide emotional first aid
More than ten thousand railway staff have now been trained to spot and help vulnerable people at risk of suicide on Britain’s rail network, thanks to Samaritans.
Birmingham New Street proves its worth as city welcomes the masses
Around 1.5 million people are estimated to have used the new Birmingham New Street station during its opening week.
Train passengers urged to plan ahead as Birmingham welcomes the world
Thousands of Uruguay, Australia, South Africa and Samoa fans are set to travel by train to Birmingham this weekend to shout on their sides in Rugby World Cup matches at Villa Park.
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