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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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Record Christmas trade: Consumers opt for convenience shopping and dining at travel hubs as high street habits change
Christmas retail trading (29 November to 27 December 2014) at Network Rail’s 18 managed stations was the busiest on record growing 15.8%, with like-for-like sales growing by 10.7%, according to figures just released by the rail operator.
This contrasts sharply with the BRC-Nielsen Shop Price Index which recorded growth of only 2.6% for the 5-week period.
A new era for Birmingham New Street station
Birmingham’s landmark new station will open in 2015 providing a modern and fitting gateway to the city.
Better stations and more trains as investment continues to improve the railway between Barnt Green and Bromsgrove
Work to improve the rail network between Barnt Green and Bromsgrove will increase over the coming weeks and months as part of a £100m investment to provide a better railway.
Passengers thanked for allowing extra time at Birmingham New Street station
Passengers using Birmingham New Street station are being thanked for allowing extra time to catch their trains in the build up to Christmas.
‘Let there be light’ at Birmingham New Street – daylight reaches station concourse for the first time
Natural light hit the floor of the new concourse at Birmingham New Street station today (2 December) as the final layer of concrete was broken through as part of the development’s new atrium.
Sales grow for tenth successive quarter as railway station retailers continue to beat the high street
Latest figures from Network Rail show that retail sales at Britain’s biggest and busiest stations have grown for the tenth quarter in a row, highlighting the changing habits of Britain’s modern consumers.
Passengers advised to allow more time when using Birmingham New Street station in the build-up to Christmas
With Birmingham’s famous Christmas Market underway and the number of visitors to the city increasing, passengers are being advised to allow for more time to catch their trains at New Street station.
On track for a bright future – Network Rail increases graduate places by 45% as investment in better railway continues
Network Rail is increasing its investment in the talent of the future by raising the number of places available on its graduate and work placement schemes by over 40%.
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