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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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Grand Central success continues as September 2015 opening is confirmed
With the stunning atrium roof above Grand Central successfully lowered into place, the official opening of Grand Central has been confirmed as September 2015.
Grand Central and Birmingham New Street to open in September 2015
With the atrium roof successfully lowered into place, the official opening of Grand Central and Birmingham New Street station has been confirmed as September 2015.
Birmingham New Street milestone reached as atrium roof begins to take shape
The first strips of material which will cover the roof of the new atrium at Birmingham New Street station and allow the concourse to be filled with natural light have been fitted into place.
Euston station development to provide more space and choice for passengers
Passengers at Euston can look forward to a bigger, better station with more shops and a wider choice of food and drink as Network Rail begins a £12.5m development of the station this month.
King’s Cross voted best station in the world for food and drink
King’s Cross has been voted the best railway station in the world for food and drink, and the station’s The Parcel Yard pub the best individual food and drink outlet, at an international awards ceremony celebrating the best that airports and railway stations have to offer.
Network Rail reveals record investment in the railway in the West Midlands and north west
Almost £1.4bn was invested in improving and expanding the rail network in the West Midlands and north west over the last 12 months, an increase of more than 40% compared to the previous year.
Record investment in Britain's railways as Network Rail publishes its full-year results
Almost £7bn was invested in improving and expanding Britain’s rail network over the last 12 months, Network Rail revealed today in its full-year results for the 2013/14 financial year.
Retail sales and footfall numbers increase at Manchester Piccadilly station
New technology used at Manchester Piccadilly station has revealed millions of people a year are visiting the station to shop, eat and drink in addition to those who travel by rail.
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