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Railway safety campaign launches as accidental deaths hit five-year high
- Public urged to stay safe as accidental deaths on rail network rise by 26% compared to last year
- New hard-hitting safety films feature first responders sharing the devastating physical and emotional impacts of railway accidents
- Network Rail and British Transport Police campaign targets unsafe behaviour around tracks and level crossings as the summer holidays approach
Latest News
Two weeks to go - Passenger disruption expected as renewal works carried out between Shrewsbury and Crewe
Major railway renewal work between Shrewsbury and Crewe will be taking place from 1am on Saturday 19 July to 4am on Monday 21 July.
Petts Wood station footbridge repairs to begin on Monday 18 August
Passengers using Petts Wood station are being advised that repairs to the station footbridge beginning in August means that the way they move around the station will change.
Six-month closure order confirmed amid serious level crossing safety concerns
A six-month footpath closure has been granted for a Barnsley level crossing which has seen serious and repeated misuse.
Black Sabbath homecoming gig signals mega weekend for Birmingham
Black Sabbath's 'Back to the Beginning' gig at Villa Park is one of several huge events taking place in Birmingham this weekend.
Overnight rail engineering works to affect journeys in and out of Cardiff, 19-21 July
Passengers travelling to and from Cardiff over the weekend of 19–21 July are advised to check their journey plans in advance due to essential overnight rail engineering work.
Celebrating a decade of World Heritage status for the Forth Bridge
This weekend will mark ten years since one of Scotland’s most iconic landmarks, the Forth Bridge, was officially inscribed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Don’t look back in anger, check your train: rail travel advice for Oasis gig-goers
Fans travelling by train to the Mancunian band’s homecoming concerts are advised to carefully plan their journeys.
Vital overhaul of Spalding level crossing begins this weekend
Essential £215,000 upgrade to the Winsover Road level crossing in Spalding starts this Saturday night (5 July), improving rail reliability and safety for all users.