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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
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%.
Doubling of the railway lines between Bristol stations is given the green light
Passengers and businesses in Bristol are set to benefit from an increase in train and freight services, reduced journey times and a better travelling experience after Network Rail announced today the doubling of the railway lines between the city’s two main stations.
Network Rail lends its support to London and City Poppy Days
Volunteer collectors will be in Network Rail managed stations in London, Birmingham, Bristol and Manchester over the coming week, helping to raise funds for the Royal British Legion’s (RBL) London and City Poppy Days.
Birmingham New Street station helps heat up the city centre
A ground-breaking green initiative to reduce Birmingham New Street’s carbon footprint is underway.
Passengers advised to avoid the West Coast main line this Christmas as improvement work continues
Passengers are being advised to not use the West Coast main line over the Christmas period unless absolutely necessary as Network Rail continues to invest in and improve the railway.
New Street station concourse soon to be flooded with natural light as new roof is completed (with new timelapse footage)
The final piece of Birmingham New Street station’s new atrium roof covering was put into place yesterday (Tuesday 16 September 2014), marking another important milestone in the station’s redevelopment.
Station retail continues to shine
Figures released today by Network Rail have revealed more evidence of the changing face of modern retail with in-station retail spend once again outperforming the high street average, and growing for the ninth quarter in a row.
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