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Network Rail: Wales and Western director, Mark Langman to retire

After 34-years working at Network Rail, Wales and Western director Mark Langman has announced his decision to retire in December.

Travel safer and quicker at Paddington station as new entrance/exit opens

乘客在伦敦帕丁顿现在benefitting from quicker and safer travel through the station after Network Rail opened a new entrance/ exit this week as part of their commitment to keep passengers travelling safely.

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Shocking picture captures the moment a child was left on tracks as worrying stats show surge in people risking their lives at level crossings

Jun 11, 2020

The worrying trend includes on the Marlow branch line where 16 people have risked their life since March 23, an increase of 433% on the same period last year, with seven of those resulting in...

Network Rail brings new flood defence barrier into use to stop flooding north of Exeter

Jun 8, 2020

The barrier, which was installed at the end of May, is part of a £26.5 million programme to reduce the regular disruption to long distance and local (Tarka Line) rail services, between the city of...

South Wales and London now closer than ever as electric railway now running through historic Severn Tunnel

Jun 5, 2020

It means for the first time ever an electric railway will run from Cardiff and Newport in south Wales, through the historic Severn Tunnel and all the way to London Paddington. Electrification has resulted in...

Plans unveiled for remaining section of £80m Dawlish sea wall that will protect the railway and the vital link it provides for the south west

May 22, 2020

The plans for the latest section of the new sea wall, which runs for 415m between Coastguards and Colonnade breakwaters, includes a new taller sea wall incorporating a high-level wider and safer public promenade, pedestrian...

Increase in traffic on the railway network across the Western route means an increase in danger for members of the public

May 21, 2020

Network Rail has seen an increase in the use of footpath level crossings as people take advantage of the warm weather and take a walk or cycle ride as part of their daily exercise routine....

Signallers in Bristol help deliver 500 meals a week to those most in need of support

May 21, 2020

The Bristol Food Union is an informal collective of restaurants, local farmers, food retailers and community organisations that have come together during these unprecedented times to support Bristol City Council’s emergency food provision. The team...

Devon economy handed £3m boost with more to come as Network Rail commits to using local businesses where possible

May 14, 2020

By the time the first section of the new sea wall is completed in summer this year Network Rail and its main contractor, BAM Nuttall, expect to spend a further £1.56m in south Devon on...

Paddington: A Year on the Tracks documentary series starts tonight

May 14, 2020

The documentary, called Paddington: A Year on the Tracks, was filmed before the coronavirus crisis and includes previously unseen footage from the last series of Paddington 24/7 which aired last year on Channel 5. The...

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