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REMINDER: Britain’s railway open for passengers and freight this early May bank holiday – with some notable exceptions
The vast majority of Britain’s rail network will be open for passengers travelling this May, with both bank holidays largely unaffected by engineering work. However, this early May Bank Holiday, Saturday-Monday, 2-4 May, does feature work in some busy locations.
Survey reveals young adults underestimate power and speed of trains – risking their lives on level crossings
- Seven out of ten 18-34 year olds believe they could get out of the way if a train approached
- 98% of these young adults are unaware how long trains take to stop in an emergency
- Survey marks start of No Second Chances campaign - featuring a series of hard‑hitting films - which focuses on the deadly risks of distraction when approaching the railway
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TIMELAPSE: Incredible pictures and film show pace of demolition at site of new railway junction in Bermondsey
Railway viaducts that once carried trains to Charing Cross and central London have been razed in preparation for the construction of a massive new junction on a site in South London.
Timelapse and pictures: Major railway rebuilding successfully delivered over Bank Holiday at London Bridge
Passengers and railway neighbours have been thanked for their patience after a weekend of Network Rail work in and around London Bridge.
Railway August Bank Holiday works completed
Network Rail’s 14,000-strong orange army completed a £47m package of investment works as part of its Railway Upgrade Plan over the August bank holiday.
Rail professionals swap pantographs for pedals in charity cycle ride - £24,000 raised for worthy causes
An 80-strong group of rail industry professionals, more used to bogies than bicycles, turned to a different mode of transport for a four-day (from 14 – 17 August) gruelling cycle ride to raise funds for charity. Covering nearly 300 miles, from Germany to the UK, the ride celebrated the successful project partnership that has led to the delivery of the first new Class 700 train set to run on the Thameslink routes.
London Bridge station rebuilding continues through August Bank Holiday – please check before you travel
A major programme of improvement work will take place at London Bridge rail station this August Bank Holiday, preparing the way for bigger changes next year.
PICTURES: New London Bridge images and photographs reveal revitalised St Thomas Street
A new entrance flanked by a row of shops and cafes will complete the transformation of a south London street next to the new London Bridge station.
New London Bridge station continues multi-billion pound Southwark renaissance
Stunning new computer-generated images of the development at London Bridge station have been released as the renaissance of the London Bridge Quarter continues.
New Siemens Class 700 train for Thameslink arrives in the country
The UK is now home to the first, brand-new Siemens-built Class 700 Desiro City train, which is set to transform passenger experience on the Thameslink rail routes when it rolls into action next year.
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