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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 of upgrade work affecting rail services between Birmingham, Wolverhampton, Stafford and Telford this bank holiday weekend
Passengers planning to travel between Birmingham New Street, Wolverhampton, Stafford and Telford over the bank holiday weekend are being urged to check before they travel as upgrade work on the rail network will mean changes to train services.
70 tonne steel beam signals major milestone at Manchester Victoria station
A major milestone was reached at Manchester Victoria station over the weekend as the largest steel section of the new roof was installed.
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.
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