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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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GATWICK AIRPORT - video and press release: Rail passengers urged to plan an alternative route this August as massive rebuild of London Bridge rail station will affect journeys into the capital
Next month, between 23 and 31 August, passengers travelling from Gatwick Airport to London Bridge will need to find an alternative route to and from the capital as Network Rail’s plan to completely rebuild London Bridge station continues. For nine days, two of the three train operators who normally serve the station will be unable to call there.
EAST CROYDON - video and press release: Passengers urged to plan an alternative route this August as massive rebuild of London Bridge rail station will affect journeys into the capital
Next month, between 23 and 31 August, passengers travelling from or through East Croydon to London Bridge will need to find an alternative route to and from the capital as Network Rail’s plan to completely rebuild London Bridge station continues. For nine days, two of the three train operators who normally serve the station will be unable to call there.
First group of apprentices start work on Thameslink rail project in heart of London
A team of young apprentices began work on the £6.5billion Thameslink project this week as part of the programme’s aim to develop the UK’s next generation of engineers.
Littlehaven station’s £5m improvements completed
Network Rail has completed a £5m project to extend platforms and improve Littlehaven station in Sussex.
Record rail investment in East Anglia as Network Rail publishes its full-year results
More than £430m was invested in improving and expanding Britain’s rail network in East Anglia over the last 12 months, Network Rail revealed today in its full-year results for the 2013/14 financial year.
Rail investment in South East soars as Network Rail publishes its full year results
Almost £1.2bn was invested in the railway connecting Kent and Sussex with London last year, Network Rail revealed today in its full year results for the 2013/14 financial year.
Passengers encouraged to know their alternative routes into London this August as London Bridge station rebuilding continues
Passengers on board the 10.20 Southern service to London Bridge station got a big surprise this morning as some unusual passengers tried a new route to work.
Rare artefacts unearthed as Thameslink transformation of north-south travel through London continues with rebuilding of city’s oldest station
Medieval floors, 16th century tobacco pipes and thousand-year-old timbers are just a few of the hundreds of artefacts that have been unearthed and preserved by Network Rail as the £6.5billion Thameslink Programme to transform travel to and through London continues with the rebuild of London’s oldest railway station, London Bridge.
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