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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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Dawlish railway better protected as new sea wall reaches key milestone
The railway through Dawlish is now better protected as construction of the new, bigger sea wall has reached another major milestone.
Network Rail reminds people of temporary changes to Dawlish beach access as construction of the final phase of the new sea wall begins next week
Network Rail is reminding the Dawlish community that Colonnade underpass is due to temporarily close during the week beginning Monday 13 June to allow engineers to carry out vital work on the construction of the second section of the sea wall, which is being built to protect the south Devon town and coastal railway from storms and rising sea levels.
Limited access to Dawlish beach and promenade proposed this summer as Network Rail starts final phase of construction on new sea wall
The Town Gateway/Colonnade underpass in Dawlish is due to temporarily close next month as Network Rail begins a key stage of its construction on the second section of the new, bigger sea wall that is being built to protect the coastal railway and town from storms and rising sea levels.
GWR Night Riviera returns to full service following engineering work near Dawlish
The world famous GWR Night Riviera sleeper is returning to full service after critical engineering work at Parson’s Tunnel in South Devon, was completed.
Passengers thanked as regular train services resume following recent storms
Network Rail is thanking passengers for their patience and understanding during the recent storms as the railway today, (Tuesday 22 February), resumes regular train services.
Breaking waves in Dawlish – new sea wall playing key role in protecting town and railway
Eight years today (Friday 4 February) since the infamous 2014 storm severely damaged the railway on the South Devon coastline, Network Rail’s new sea wall project is making excellent progress and having a tangible and positive impact on the town and railway.
GWR Sleeper service set to be impacted for eight weeks while work to protect vital rail link to south west continues
Overnight engineering work every Monday to Thursday night from Monday 24 January until Thursday 17 March will mean the railway line between Exeter St Davids and Teignmouth will be closed, with the Sleeper service returning on Friday 18 March.
Finishing touches completed on first section of Dawlish sea wall
Local residents and visitors to Dawlish can now enjoy new seating and lighting following the completion of the finishing touches to the first section of new sea wall.
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