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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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New signalling at Stafford completed on time and on budget
Passengers were on the move through Stafford again this morning (1 September) after new railway signalling was successfully installed over the bank holiday weekend.
Rail chiefs to act as new research reveals girls “switch off” from engineering by 14
Network Rail today pledged to change its approach as it seeks to boost the number of women working on the railways after new research revealed that girls as young as seven have an ‘unconscious bias’ against engineering and by 14, many have fully switched off from it as a career option.
Check before you travel as August bank holiday signals second stage in Stafford rail development
Passengers are being advised to check before they travel this bank holiday weekend as long-term improvements being made to the railway near Stafford will cause short-term changes to normal services.
New Birmingham New Street exhibition and fly-through revealed
Passengers can get a unique glimpse inside the redeveloped New Street station thanks to a new exhibition and 3D rollercoaster-style fly-through.
August bank holiday signals second stage in Stafford rail development
Passengers are being advised to check before they travel this August bank holiday as long-term improvements to the railway near Stafford cause short-term changes to normal services.
New sidings keeps deliveries on track at Stafford rail development
A new rail siding is helping spare road and noise disruption for people living near a £250m scheme to upgrade the railway at Stafford.
Network Rail Consulting on winning team for US high-speed rail contract
Network Rail Consulting, the international consultancy arm of Network Rail, has been selected as part of a consultant team led by Parsons Brinckerhoff to provide integration, program delivery and program management services to the California High-Speed Rail Authority in the United States.
Opening dates revealed for Birmingham New Street station and Grand Central
The long-awaited opening dates for Birmingham New Street station and Grand Central have been confirmed.
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