Stories around our network
![](https://www.networkrail.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/cropped-10-06-image-assisted-travel-lounge-exterior.jpg)
Stories
Putting passengers first
Access for All: assisted travel lounge opens in Birmingham
17 June 2019 | 3 min read
A dedicated assisted travel lounge has opened at Birmingham New Street station in our latest effort for our Access for…
![](https://www.networkrail.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/Maidstone-West-Signal-Box-02.jpg)
Stories
Railway heritage
Stories
WWII bomb-damaged signal box celebrates 120 years
13 June 2019 | 3 min read
A doodlebug, a blast-injured signaller and one of the longest frames on the South Eastern railway – Maidstone West signal…
![You Vs Train: Injured skateboarder being attended to by paramedics](https://www.networkrail.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/Third-Rail-1310x688.jpg)
You vs Train: the third rail
13 June 2019 | 2 min read
![](https://www.networkrail.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/Leeds-station-1024x545.jpg)
How to upgrade a railway station
11 June 2019 | min read
![](https://www.networkrail.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/Sunningdale-level-crossing-drivers-1310x688.png)
International Level Crossing Awareness Day
6 June 2019 | 2 min read
![](https://www.networkrail.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/London-Bridge-station-proposed-canteen-for-troops-WWII.png)
From the archive: WWII and the railway
6 June 2019 | 2 min read