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Leeds station - man dragged of tracks onto platform

Network Rail will today announce the completion of the new western concourse, the most spectacular part of the five-year programme to restore and improve King’s Cross station. More than 45m passengers a year - travelling through London and to and from destinations as far afield as Newcastle, Edinburgh and York - will benefit from a raft of improvements when it opens to the public on Monday (19th March). The new concourse opens to the public on Monday 19 March 2012.

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The new waiting room constructed between two existing buildings on platform 3.

Artist's impression showing how Sevenoaks station will look following a major upgrade of facilities through the National Stations Improvement Programme

Gareth Johnson, MP for Dartford, removes the first piece of turf to mark the start of a major upgrade of Dartford station.  Mr Johnson was joined by leader of Dartford Borough Council Councillor Jeremy Kite, and representatives from Network Rail, Southeastern and Osborne.

Langley Green level crossing, West Midlands. Couple with pram dash over level crossing as barriers lower

The new footbridge at Kings Cross station will provide lift and escalator access to all platforms.