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Virtual train ride over the proposed new lines.

London Victoria Station

Completed July 2010

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David Higgins, chief executive

The new train contributes to Network Rail’s commitment to reduce its environmental impact, improve sustainability and reduce the cost of running the railway by 20 per cent over the next five years. It could ultimately lead to a fleet of battery-powered trains running on Britain’s rail network which are quieter and more efficient than diesel-powered trains, making them better for passengers and the environment. Network Rail and its industry partners – including Bombardier, Abellio Greater Anglia, FutureRailway and the Rail Executive arm of the Department for Transport (which is co-funding the project) – recognise the potential for battery-powered trains to bridge gaps between electrified parts of the network and to run on branch lines where it would be too expensive to install overhead electrification.

During an awareness day involving Network Rail and British Transport Police, a pedestrian is spoken to and handed a leaflet about the safe use of level crossings (off camera). She is then seen dashing over the crossing after the barrier lowering sequence has started - the flashing warning lights can clearly be seen in the CCTV clip. The descending barrier has to be stopped to allow the woman to clear the crossing (and thereby delaying trains). As she clears the crossing she is stopped by a police officer and can then be seen remonstrating with him and waving the safety leaflet at him. The pedstrian was give a £50 on the spot penalty for trespassing on the railway.