Network Rail to complete essential upgrade works in the Severn Tunnel
Network Rail are to renew the tracks in the Severn Tunnel over a ten-day period to ensure more reliable journeys for passengers.
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SWR and Network Rail to reopen 143-year-old pier to trains
South Western Railway and Network Rail have confirmed that Ryde Pier will reopen to trains after a large programme of renewal work to give it further life.
GTR’s first Class 387/1 completes static testing of digital ETCS in-cab signalling equipment
As part of the East Coast Digital Programme, GTR’s first Class 387/1 Great Northern Electrostar train has completed static testing of new digital ETCS in-cab signalling equipment.
Images: Network Rail to refurbish 130-year-old footbridge
Network Rail have begun work to fully repair and restore a 130-year-old footbridge at Beverley station in Yorkshire.
Work continues on first section of East Coast Main Line digital signalling
Further engineering work is taking place in late June to prepare what will become the first part of the East Coast Main Line to operate with digital signalling.
Network Rail publish £44 billion five-year plan
Network Rail’s five-year plan for the railway in England and Wales sees increased investment in tackling climate change and improving train performances.
HS2 announce carbon cutting milestone
HS2 have moved over 10 million tonnes of material by rail, reaching a milestone in HS2’s plan to cut carbon emissions by removing lorries from roads.
Images revealed of UK’s first ‘Beacon’ bridge
The ‘Beacon' bridge is the first of its kind in the UK and will give rail passengers using Garforth station a safe, step-free option for the first time.
Images: Network Rail finish reliability upgrade on Norfolk and Suffolk rail lines
A package of works to keep trains running and improve level crossings on Norfolk and Suffolk local rail lines has been completed by Network Rail.
VIDEO: Glasgow Central’s Platform 1 improvement project
Network Rail has released a progress video of the project, and says the 10-week, £1.2 million programme to renew track at Glasgow Central's Platform 1 is progressing well.
Network Rail complete Finsbury Park station work as part of Access for All scheme
Network Rail have finished upgrades which will give Finsbury Park station completely step-free access.
Network Rail starts roof renovations at London Waterloo station
Network Rail are refurbishing London Waterloo’s 100-year-old station to replace the existing glazing and support structures and bring the roof back to its former glory.
British Sign Language travel advice rolled out at major stations
Network Rail have installed British Sign Language travel announcement touchscreens at eight major stations.
Cross City line flood protection work to bring more reliable journeys
Network Rail are undertaking drainage improvement work on the Cross City line south throughout May to offer more reliable journeys.
Porterbrook’s Long Marston Rail Innovation Centre hosts Network Rail major incident training
Porterbrook’s Long Marston Rail Innovation Centre replicated a mainline incident involving a train and a road vehicle to test the response of Network Rail and their multi-agency partners.
