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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
National & regional news
Media statement - Harbury tunnel landslip
At around 3pm today, there was a landslip in the Harbury area between Leamington Spa and Banbury affecting both train lines and the tunnel.
Have your say on the future of rail in the East Midlands
Network Rail has published a draft report which examines the options for long term improvements to railway in the East Midlands.
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.
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