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New app to help sign language users cross the railway safely launches in Suffolk
Network Rail has today (Wednesday 5 October) launched a new smartphone app at the Deaf Info exhibition held in Lowestoft, Suffolk, part of the Deaf UK 50+ annual holiday and attended by over 400 members of the older deaf community.
New app to help sign language users cross the railway safely
Network Rail has today (Wednesday 5 October) launched a new smartphone app which will help enable the 1 in 6 deaf people who live in the UK to access a range of information to help them to use level crossings safely. The Signly Network Rail app launch forms part of a new campaign that aims to support people with visual, hearing or mobility impairment, who may face additional challenges when using a level crossing.
Weekend services resume between Preston and Bolton as railway upgrade in Chorley nears completion
Weekend train services between Preston and Bolton will resume this Saturday after a series of closures to allow engineering work to take place in Chorley.
Railway between Birmingham and London Marylebone reopens after cable fire
The railway between Birmingham and London Marylebone reopened to passengers this morning after extensive repairs following a cable fire.
Network Rail to build new footbridge at Little Bowden
Network Rail has secured planning permission from Harborough District Council Planning Authority to build a stepped footbridge in Little Bowden.
Henley-in-Arden railway bridge being replaced this weekend
Network Rail engineers are replacing a worn-out railway bridge near Henley-in-Arden this weekend.
£4.5m investment provides passengers with better access at Leyland station
Leyland station now has step-free access to all platforms thanks to a £4.5m upgrade.
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