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The clip of Tidemills level crossing is the latest in a series of dangerous incidents on the railway, which could have ended with fatal or life-changing consequences.

A tractor driver has been caught on video dumping suspected floodwater into a railway station car park.

Scientists are using cutting-edge technology along Britain’s 20,000-mile rail network, as part of Network Rail’s new action plan for sustainable vegetation management.

Railway engineers across the North West are battling the effects of Storm Christoph as they try to keep passengers and freight safely on the move.

• No trains will call at Rotherham Central today (Wednesday 20 January) due to heavy downpours
• People should continue to follow the latest Government guidance and must stay at home except for limited reasons
• If you must travel, check your journey and allow plenty of time

Passengers at Caterham station can cross the railway more safely thanks to a footbridge refurbishment as part of Network Rail's Railway Upgrade Plan.

Network Rail teams will begin vital work next week on a £413,000 project to strengthen the embankment next to Sherburn in Elmet station.

With the North West and Cumbria experiencing extremely wet weather rail passengers are being advised to check before they travel.