Network Rail delivers second-tier of investment for signalling across the UK
Network Rail has announced the second instalment of investment for signalling across the UK which is estimated to cost in excess of £215 million.
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Network Rail’s new regions go live to improve performance for passengers
Significant changes at Network Rail are underway, designed to deliver better performance and punctuality for Britain’s passengers and rail freight.
Passengers and freight are integral to the development of the railways
Network Rail's R&D programme of innovative projects aimed at transforming rail travel, highlights how passengers and freight must remain central to the developments.
ILCAD: Would you run the risk at a level crossing?
Today (6 June 2019) is International Level Crossing Awareness Day and this year, ILCAD is focused on professional drivers to remind them that stopping for the red lights at a level crossing can be the most important stop of the day.
Network Rail achieves a 97 per cent diesel-free “Site of the Future”
The use of solar lighting and power generation has proven the viability of a sustainable ‘Site of the Future’ at a major rail renewal project at Llanwern, South Wales.
Cameras installed at level crossing to catch motorists breaking the law
Cameras across the north of England have been implemented at level crossings to catch those who endanger lives by breaking the law at the crossings.
Near misses on railways across Wales have quadrupled in one year
New figures released by Network Rail revealed that last year there were 25 near misses on railways across Wales compared to six the previous year.
London Bridge station has been named building of the year
London Bridge station has clinched top spot as part of the Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA) regional awards for London for building of the year.
British freight companies call for a more connected railway
The British rail freight industry has called for a joined-up railway system to build upon the £1.7 billion of economic benefits that is already drives.
Traffic management partner needed for digital transformation programme
As part of the on-going East Coast Main Line (ECML) digital transformation programme, Network Rail is looking for a partner to work on the first inter-city development and deployment of modern in-cab signalling.
New regional Managing Directors announced at Network Rail
As part of a new 'passenger first' initiative at Network Rail, the new Managing Directors are hoped to drive the change throughout the company.
Network Rail awards £800m rail haulage and seasonal services contracts
Network Rail has awarded contracts worth £800m for the haulage and operations of its engineering trains and seasonal treatment services in Control Period 6.
The Scottish government has announced £25 million investment in freight
Scottish rail freight is set to benefit from investment from Government which is expected to total £25 million in bid to increase innovation in the industry.
Final Crossrail west London station upgrade contracts awarded
Network Rail has confirmed the award of contracts for construction of the new or enhanced ticket halls at Southall, Hayes & Harlington, West Drayton, Ealing Broadway, West Ealing and Acton Main Line stations.
Network Rail launches new partnership to tackle railway trespassers
Network Rail and the British Transport Police (BTP) have launched a new partnership with the English Football League Trust (EFL) and StreetGames to help tackle the increasing number of people risking their lives on the railway.
