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REMINDER: Britain’s railway open for passengers and freight this early May bank holiday – with some notable exceptions
The vast majority of Britain’s rail network will be open for passengers travelling this May, with both bank holidays largely unaffected by engineering work. However, this early May Bank Holiday, Saturday-Monday, 2-4 May, does feature work in some busy locations.
Survey reveals young adults underestimate power and speed of trains – risking their lives on level crossings
- Seven out of ten 18-34 year olds believe they could get out of the way if a train approached
- 98% of these young adults are unaware how long trains take to stop in an emergency
- Survey marks start of No Second Chances campaign - featuring a series of hard‑hitting films - which focuses on the deadly risks of distraction when approaching the railway
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Cambrian line upgrades this May to prepare for new trains and improve reliability
Passengers are advised of temporary service changes while Network Rail carries out essential infrastructure improvements ahead of new trains entering service later this year.
Major Transpennine Route Upgrade works set to transform journeys between Huddersfield and Leeds
With less than one week until major improvement work begins, customers are being reminded to plan ahead with changes to services between Huddersfield and Leeds.
Survey finds West Midlanders dangerously underestimate level crossing risks
New figures show people in the West Midlands have a dangerous overconfidence surrounding the risks when using railway level crossings.
Railway sets course for AI on journey to Great British Railways
Britain’s railway is set to further harness artificial intelligence to improve reliability, efficiency and passenger experience, as the sector launches its first-ever joint AI action plan.
London Euston travel advice as major May upgrades get underway
Passengers travelling to and from London Euston in May are being urged to plan ahead as Network Rail carries out a series of essential upgrades, but the station and the majority of the West Coast Main Line will remain open throughout, with trains continuing to run on all affected weekends.
Customers asked to check before they travel if travelling by train this early May bank holiday as engineering work takes place to deliver a better railway across the south east
The vast majority of trains will run as normal but upgrade work will take place on some parts of the railway in Kent, Sussex and south London.
Official opening marks milestone for Harlington station project
An event has been held to mark the official opening of Harlington station’s new footbridge.
Rail recruitment site gets major Railway 200 revamp
Routesintorail.org improvements leave ‘lasting legacy’ for anniversary