Category: Safety

Safety warning issued after repeated misuse at Featherstone level crossing

Network Rail has issued a safety reminder after a level crossing saw four instances of dangerous misuse in the past two weeks – which could have resulted in serious injury or death. The recent reports have described youths deliberately putting themselves at risk by playing “chicken” with trains at the Sportsfield footpath crossing, Featherstone. In […]

Safety warning issued after repeated misuse at Featherstone level crossing

Network Rail has issued a safety reminder after a level crossing saw four instances of dangerous misuse in the past two weeks – which could have resulted in serious injury or death. The recent reports have described youths deliberately putting themselves at risk by playing “chicken” with trains at the Sportsfield footpath crossing, Featherstone. In […]

Drones deployed in Easter rail safety operations across the North East

Network Rail has been carrying out a series of joint rail safety operations across Teesside, County Durham, and the North East over the Easter period, in partnership with British Transport Police (BTP) and Northern. The two-week programme – now in its sixth year – forms part of Network Rail’s anti-trespass prevention activity and is aimed […]

Rugby station mural supports campaign to prevent violence against women

A mural in support of a national campaign to prevent men’s violence against women and girls has been unveiled at Rugby station. Avanti West Coast partnered with Heart of England Community Rail Partnership (CRP), a local artist, and White Ribbon UK – the UK’s leading charity engaging men and boys to prevent violence against females […]