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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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Work to safeguard vital railway ‘artery’ to the South West moves to next phase this summer
- Detailed studies are nearing completion and design of possible solutions set to commence
- Community engagement to start in autumn
World leading engineers on site as Network Rail works to safeguard vital route to the South West
World leading engineers in coastal, tunnel, cliff and railway engineering have begun detailed studies along the route between Teignmouth and Dawlish in Devon, as Network Rail works to safeguard the railway in Devon and Cornwall for future generations.
Network Rail statement - Dawlish Update
Following visual inspections this morning we can confirm that the railway between Dawlish and Dawlish Warren sustained damage last night as a result of Storm Emma.
Network Rail’s Western route reveals five year £multi-billion plan to improve the railway and increase services in the South West
- Proposed £2bn+ plan to maintain and improve the railway in the Western region between 2019 and 2024
- Plans include supporting an additional 140,000 more trains per year from 2019 and working ever more closely with operators to improve reliability across the route by more than 11%
- Target of 6% efficiency, creating potential savings of over £100m
Network Rail secures further funding for Exeter to Newton Abbot resilience upgrade plan
The government has confirmed this morning that an additional £10m in funding will be provided for Network Rail’s proposed resilience scheme to ensure long-term protection for the railway and the community between Exeter and Newton Abbot.
Railway upgrade plan proposed for line between Exeter and Newton Abbot
Following a series of detailed investigations and technical studies, Network Rail will present proposed upgrades to the railway line between Exeter and Newton Abbot to the public on Thursday (17 November), in an effort to ensure long-term protection for the railway and the community.
Flood relief boost for rail passengers, road users and residents in Devon
Rail passengers, residents, businesses and road users will benefit from added flood alleviation measures on the Dawlish Warren Road near Cockwood in Devon thanks to work carried out by Network Rail as part of its Railway Upgrade Plan.
Network Rail uses latest technology to help secure future of historic Devon rail line
Network Rail’s work to secure the future of the railway line between Exeter and Newton Abbot has reached the next important milestone, as the company employs the use of an Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV), also known as a drone, to help inform the options for improving the area’s resilience.
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