Leaves are browning, autumn is around the corner and Network Rail is gearing up for its annual multi-million-pound battle against Mother Nature and ‘leaves on the line’, aiming to keep millions of passengers and trains safe and moving over the next three months. Network Rail has invested over £100 million to tackle ‘leaves on the […]
Category: Safety
Industry makes progress on cost effective rail safety decisions
The Office of Rail and Road (ORR) has today welcomed the progress made by industry towards the recommendations it set out as part of joint work with the Rail Safety and Standards Board (RSSB) and Network Rail to improve health and safety decision making. The regulator’s recommendations were designed to help the GB rail industry […]
Former Metro train is donated to the Tyne and Wear Fire and Rescue Service
A decommissioned Metro train has been donated to the Tyne and Wear Fire and Rescue Service (TWFRS) to support essential training for its crews. The old Metro carriage, number 4019, will form an integral part of the operational training facilities for fire fighters. It will allow the TWFRS training team to recreate real-to-life scenarios that […]
Network Rail and Samaritans record increase in life-saving interventions on World Suicide Prevention Day
This World Suicide Prevention Day (10 September), Network Rail is reminding the public to recognise the vital role they can play in saving lives by learning how to spot when someone may be in emotional distress near the railway and how to safely take action. The call comes as Network Rail marks the 15th anniversary […]
Major rail upgrade paves way for improved Surrey services
Signalling and safety improvements that will allow for more trains to run on the North Downs line will begin next week, with bus replacements being provided for passengers. Surrey rail travellers are being warned to plan ahead and allow more time for their journeys as Network Rail launches infrastructure improvements that will future-proof services between […]
C2c customer thanks station team who provided lifesaving first aid
On Monday 1 September, team members from c2c Railway were delighted to welcome back a customer who suffered a medical emergency at Stanford-le-Hope station. David Taylor wanted to thank c2c and Amulet colleagues in-person for helping to save his life when he suffered a medical emergency at the station back in July. On the morning […]
Emergency closure of level crossing after string of safety alerts
A level crossing near the Metrocentre in Gateshead has been closed for safety reasons after concerns about people putting themselves at risk. Network Rail worked with Gateshead Council in responding to the serious concerns about the Skiff Inn pedestrian crossing at Swalwell. A temporary traffic regulation notice has ben put in place, with a longer-term […]
EMR and Yorkshire Ambulance Service expand First Responder team at Sheffield station
East Midlands Railway (EMR) has again partnered with Yorkshire Ambulance Service (YAS), to train more staff at Sheffield station in critical life-saving skills. Three more station staff have participated in the First Responder course which includes training on cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR), operating a defibrillator and administering oxygen. These newly qualified staff bring the total number […]