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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
Train passengers advised to plan ahead this weekend
South Africa fans hoping their side can re-ignite its Rugby World Cup hopes following a shock defeat to Japan will be among hundreds of thousands of train passengers heading to Birmingham this weekend.
Passengers urged to be prepared for Birmingham’s big weekend
Train passengers are being urged to allow extra time for journeys ahead of one of Birmingham’s busiest-ever weekends.
Birmingham New Street station opens to passengers
The redeveloped Birmingham New Street station opened its doors to passengers this morning (20 September) after a five-year, £750m transformation.
Final countdown to Birmingham New Street station’s big unveil
Network Rail today (18 September) entered the final countdown to opening Birmingham New Street station after a five-year, £750m transformation.
Rail station celebrates the sight and sounds of classic rock music
Renowned English rock photographer, Denis O’Regan, launches his ‘Rock Through The Ages’ exhibition at Manchester Piccadilly station showcasing music legends of the 60s, 70s and 80s.
Birmingham New Street’s retail offer to double as station transformation nears completion
With less than a week to go until the stunning Birmingham New Street station is unveiled, a further 18 retailers have been confirmed.
New station taxi charges on hold to allow further talks
A proposed taxi rank charging system at Birmingham New Street, aimed at encouraging greener vehicles and a better customer experience, has been put on hold to allow more time to secure agreement with union representatives.
Coffee retailers give caffeine kick to railway retail sales
Passengers and station users spent more than £11m at coffee retailers at Britain’s biggest and busiest railway stations from April to June 2015, purchasing the equivalent of 5.1 million cups of coffee. This is up more than 6% on last years’ figures and helped Network Rail achieve a 13th successive quarter of station retail growth, with all profits reinvested in the railway.
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