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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
GTR carries passengers in 717 using updated version of ETCS
Govia Thameslink Railway (GTR), with Siemens Mobility, has run its first Class 717 Great Northern train in passenger service using an updated specification of the in-cab digital signalling software, European Train Control System (ETCS).
ON TRACK: London Waterloo roof upgrade approaches halfway mark as station celebrates its 177th birthday
London Waterloo celebrates its 177th birthday today, Friday 11 July, and work to upgrade the roof for the next few decades is now approaching the halfway mark.
Two weeks to go: Passengers reminded to check before they travel as Severn Estuary major resilience work takes place between Gloucester and Severn Tunnel Junction
Passengers travelling between Gloucester and Severn Tunnel Junction are advised to plan ahead as essential engineering work will close the railway through the Severn Estuary for three weeks, from 00:40 on Sunday 27 July until 08:40 on Sunday 17 August 2025.
One week to go: 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.
Multi-million-pound rail upgrades in Staffordshire to improve safety and journey reliability
Passengers and residents in Stone, Staffordshire, are being advised about a £7m+ package of railway upgrades to improve safety, performance and long-term reliability on the West Coast Main Line.
Turn up the sun! Hot weather travel advice for Oasis gig-goers
Fans travelling by train to the Mancunian band’s homecoming concerts are warned to carefully plan and prepare for their journeys as temperatures rise.
Beachgoers and holidaymakers affected by major engineering work THIS SUNDAY
Sunseekers, holidaymakers and motorsport fans are being advised to plan their weekend journeys in advance as urgent engineering work means all lines between East Croydon and Gatwick Airport are closed.
One week 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.