NETWORK RAIL
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Rail authorities warn of rise in rail track selfies
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In one instance, a toddler was captured being placed on a level crossing for a picture, and images have been posted on social media showing people posing on the rails.
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MPs: Government does not realise scale of challenge for England’s railways
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The Department for Transport (DfT) fails to appreciate “the scale of the challenge ahead” for England’s rail network, MPs have warned.
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Rising to the challenge: Bridge successfully lifted out of flood zone in Wales railway first
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Following 30 flood closures in the last decade, this innovative £3.6m project will reduce disruption and improve passengers’ journeys on the Cambrian Line.
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International Women in Engineering Day – Engineer who worked on project at King’s Cross encourages women to consider railway careers
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A Network Rail engineer who upgraded the signalling at London King’s Cross station is using this year’s International Women in Engineering Day (Wednesday, 23 June) to encourage more women to consider a railway career.
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Progress made on improving rail performance but ‘final push’ needed
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Network Rail has made progress on issues which led to poor train performance in the North West and Central region of the network last year, the industry’s regulator has said.
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£6m refurbishment of Hither Green station completed providing more convenience to passengers post-lockdown
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A £6m refurbishment of one of London’s busiest suburban stations, Hither Green, has now been completed.
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Coroner calls for warning signs after boy electrocuted on railway line
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A coroner has called for Network Rail to improve warning signs at a railway station after a 17-year-old boy was electrocuted on the live rail after he went on to the tracks oblivious of the dangers.
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UK Rail services to unify under state-owned body, Great British Railways
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The creation of a new public sector body to oversee Britain’s railways will simplify a system that is “too complicated”, Transport Secretary Grant Shapps said.
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Network Rail hit with £700k fine after worker seriously hurt in substation fire
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Network Rail has been fined £696,666 for failing to protect the safety of staff following a fire at Godinton substation which left one worker seriously injured.
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Rail union warns of national action over ‘lethal’ job cuts
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A rail union is stepping up a campaign warning of huge job cuts in the coming months amid the threat of a national industrial dispute.
