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A brush with fame: Striking portrait of Network Rail ‘hidden hero’ unveiled on special exhibition train
A striking portrait of a Network Rail employee was unveiled at London Euston station on Tuesday 15 July. Manny Kang was captured on canvas for the exceptional care and commitment he brings to his role as a community safety manager on the Central route, connecting the West Midlands and London.
Railway safety campaign launches as accidental deaths hit five-year high
- Public urged to stay safe as accidental deaths on rail network rise by 26% compared to last year
- New hard-hitting safety films feature first responders sharing the devastating physical and emotional impacts of railway accidents
- Network Rail and British Transport Police campaign targets unsafe behaviour around tracks and level crossings as the summer holidays approach
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‘Ta ra, bab’ – Birmingham New Street loses its voice as station announcer moves on after 30 years
The man who has provided the 'voice of Birmingham New Street' for over quarter of a century is announcing his own departure from the station today (Friday 26 February) - but his legacy will linger.
Rebuilt Birmingham New Street scoops ‘station excellence' award
Network Rail, in partnership with Atkins, scooped the ‘station excellence’ award at the Rail Business Awards last night (Thursday 26 February) for the new Birmingham New Street station which opened in September 2015.
Check before you travel ahead of Easter railway upgrades
Millions of passengers will benefit from major railway improvements being carried out this Easter – but they are being urged to check before they travel as some journeys will be affected over the bank holiday weekend.
Nine day closure of the Chiltern line announced as part of £76 million railway upgrade in Banbury area
• Line closed between Leamington Spa, Banbury and Bicester North between 30 July and 8 August
• A replacement bus service will operate between Leamington Spa, Banbury and Bicester
• Investment to help improve reliability and punctuality of trains through the Banbury area
Britain’s rock music history on display at Birmingham New Street station
Visitors to Birmingham will be able to enjoy some of the classic images taken by renowned rock photographer, Denis O’Regan, as he brings his ‘Rock Through The Ages’ exhibition showcasing music legends of the 60s, 70s and 80s to Birmingham New Street from Friday 12 until Friday 26 February 2016.
Leighton Buzzard railway to fully reopen on Friday
After round-the-clock repairs to fix a bank slip near Leighton Buzzard, the railway is due to fully reopen on Friday.
Birmingham New Street station users show their love as customer satisfaction levels rise
Passengers using Birmingham New Street are significantly happier with their station experience, according to the latest National Rail Passenger Survey.
New bridge over railway on Walsall High Street as investment in West Midlands’ railway continues
Network Rail will be demolishing the second half of a railway bridge which forms part of Walsall High Street this weekend in one of the most complex moments of the Walsall to Rugeley electrification project which forms a vital part of the national Railway Upgrade Plan to bring passengers a better, more efficient railway.
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