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Shocking CCTV shows distracted Brits risking it all at pedestrian level crossings, warns Network Rail
- Over the past four years there have been 1,574 reported near miss incidents across the railway network involving pedestrians at level crossings. During that period, incidents have increased on average by 16% from April to May
- “The consequences of a split-second decision can be life-altering,” says Lucy Ruck who lost her leg in a level crossing incident
Network Rail engineers gear up for £133m investment in Britain's railway this May
Network Rail is set to undertake more than 630* projects across Britain's railway during the early and late May Bank holidays. These projects are designed to keep the majority of the network open for travel as usual while making significant improvements to the railway infrastructure.
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Passengers thanked as Network Rail complete vital upgrades in Basingstoke over the Bank Holiday weekend
Network Rail are thanking passengers for their patience and understanding after we completed a raft of upgrades in the Basingstoke area over the Bank Holiday weekend.
Network Rail completes repairs following landslip at Three Bridges
A programme of repairs to an embankment supporting the busy Brighton Main Line has been finished.
Railway and Euston reopen after bank holiday railway upgrades
West Coast Main Line passengers are being thanked for their patience after major projects to improve the railway saw changes to some journeys over the Early May Bank Holiday.
Video released of major bank holiday railway renewals in Warrington
Behind-the-scenes footage has been released of a major railway junction being renewed in Warrington over the early May bank holiday weekend.
Trains running again between Gloucester and Bristol after engineering work completed
Trains are running as normal between Gloucester and Bristol this morning after Network Rail successfully delivered a series of upgrades over the bank holiday weekend.
Hamilton West platform to get £2.1 million upgrade
Network Rail engineers are about to begin a £2.1 million project to renew platform 2 at Hamilton West train station this month.
COMPLETED: Full Island Line services resume EARLY following critical repairs to historic Ryde Pier
This morning (Friday 2 May) marks the resumption of Island Line services from Ryde Pier to Shanklin, following a complex programme to repair and refurbish the historic structure.
Near-£1 million investment to modernise vital Lincolnshire level crossings
Crucial renewal work planned to take place at four key level crossings in Lincolnshire, investing nearly £1 million to improve safety and reliability for road and rail users.