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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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Britain’s rock music history on display at railway stations in London and Liverpool
Visitors to London King’s Cross and Liverpool Lime Street stations 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 the stations for a month from today (14 January 2016) .
Redeveloped Birmingham New Street station is supporting record growth for the city
- Christmas retail sales inside the new station were 63% higher than 2014
- Office construction in Birmingham is growing at the fastest rate in 13 years
- The station welcomed around 5m people during December, five times the population of the city
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.
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