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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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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.
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.
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