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Britain’s rail network open for business this Easter – but passengers asked to check before they travel on some key routes
The vast majority of Britain’s rail network will be open for passengers travelling over the Easter bank holiday weekend, helping them make the most of their spring break.
Is small talk a thing of the past? Over half of Brits think so as spectacular new campaign launch reveals that more than 2,000 lives were saved through small talk last year
- Stunning ‘Ticket to Talk’ exhibition at London Waterloo station highlights the 2,284 small talk phrases used to save lives last year
- Yet 52% of Brits think small talk is a thing of the past and 78% of Brits admit to trying to avoid making it
- Samaritans, Network Rail and British Transport Police are reminding people to practice their small talk skills as it could be a life-saving tool
National & regional news
First major changes for passengers as London Bridge redevelopment gathers pace
The first major phase of the redevelopment of London Bridge station will begin later this month when three platforms are taken out of use until spring 2014.
Network Rail sets out plans for a better railway in the south east of England
Network Rail today committed to continuing the biggest investment in infrastructure since the Victorian era, reducing costs and delivering more passengers on time than ever before – but also warned that tough decisions need to be made if the industry is to meet these competing challenges.
Network Rail sets out response to challenges of growing railway in the east of England
- Network Rail sets out biggest investment in infrastructure since the Victorian era
- £2.2bn investment in the east of England to maintain and renew railway to boost capacity and deliver a more reliable service for passengers
Network Rail sets out response to challenges of East Midlands’ growing railway.
Network Rail today committed to continuing the biggest investment in infrastructure since the Victorian era, reducing costs and delivering more passengers on time than ever before – but also warned that tough choices need to be made if the industry is to meet these competing challenges.
Longer trains on longer platforms at Finsbury Park
Islington North MP Jeremy Corbyn (centre) opens one of the two platforms lengthened to accommodate the first 12-carriage trains at Finsbury Park flanked by (right) First Capital Connect managing director Neal Lawson and (left) Network Rail route director Phil Verster
Biggest station redevelopment in a generation unveiled
Phase two of the government-funded Thameslink programme has been launched at London Bridge station, which will be completely rebuilt in what has been described as the most ambitious redevelopment of any London station in a generation.
NETWORK RAIL INNOVATION RECOGNISED AT NATIONAL RAIL AWARDS
Closer working with operators and suppliers brings rewards to Network Rail
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