Rail Minister celebrates start of ECDP signalling
Rail Minister Huw Merriman marked the start ECDP's digitally controlled passenger services, the first in the UK.
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Smile for the Camera! Network Rail’s nature shots
Network Rail's land is home to much nature. Recently, cameras have picked up activity from nature, including a family of dormice.
SWR closures: Landslip at Crewkerne closes railway line
The line between Salisbury and Exeter is currently closed due to a landslip at Crewkerne. Network Rail and SWR urge customers not to travel.
Scotland’s Railway working hard to beat big freeze
Scotland's Railways have undertaken several measures recently to fight against the 'big freeze', ensuring trains run safely and on time.
Reduced services between Woking and Basingstoke
Next week will see a reduced service between Woking and Basingstoke, due to track repairs completed by Network Rail.
Replaced Bradford-on-Avon bridge is almost open for traffic
Network Rail have nearly completed work to replace the bridge over the tracks at Bradford-on-Avon, which will allow traffic to cross.
First passenger trains run to City of London using digital signalling
Great Northern passengers, on their way to City of London, will enjoy a more reliable service, due to Siemens' first UK digital signalling.
HS2 completes East-West Rail works at Calvert
HS2 Ltd has completed the East-West Rail section of earthworks at Calvert, as part of the new Oxford to Cambridge link.
Multi-million-pound upgrade work completed at Billingham station
A multi-million pound upgrade scheme has now been completed at Billingham station, as part of the government's 'Access for All' program.
New station on track for Balgray
Works for the new Balgray station, just south of Barrhead are well on track, after Network Rail appointed Story Contracting Ltd.
Christmas disruption: Works delay GWR trains for Paddington
Passengers hoping for a Christmas getaway in the UK are urged to plan ahead. GWR has warned of train disruption around Paddington station.
First electric train for Glasgow-Barrhead line
Network Rail have introduced the first electric test train to the Glasgow-Barrhead line. This is part of the larger electrification project.
Network Rail begins £1.2m platform works at Giffnock station
Network Rail have begun a new £1.2 million platform work project at Giffnock station. It is also being extended, to improve signalling.
New look Gatwick Airport station has opened to passengers
The new look Gatwick Airport station has opened to passengers today. Customers on the 5.48 Bedford to Brighton line were the first to see.
Network Rail chairman named New Londoner of the Year 2023
Network Rail's chairman, Peter Hendy , Lord Hendy of Richmond Hill, has been named New Londoner of the Year, 2023.
