Preferred bidders for next generation of rail system contracts in UK are announced
Network Rail have announced the preferred bidders to deliver what is required to make the rail system work, including track, points, overhead lines and signalling.
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Network Rail employs first head of apprenticeships to improve access to rail careers
Apprenticeships are central to Network Rail’s skills development strategy and the company is a supporter of reforms to make them more flexible.
A new standards challenge process will be developed by RIA and TfL
The aim of the process is to develop innovations in the industry, with the potential to reduce costs for the benefit of passengers, freight users and taxpayers.
Corby station’s platform extension will benefit London-bound passengers
On Monday 4 February 2019, Network Rail will begin work to extend the platform at Corby station, part of a wider programme of enhancements on the Midland Main Line. The work will take place at the southern end of the platform so that passengers or station users will not be…
UK station’s retail sales grew by 2.3 per cent over 2018’s Christmas period
Network Rail’s recent figures point to a continued trend in convenience shopping, with increasing numbers using stations for a variety of products.
Network Rail and train operating companies plan for harsh winter weather
Network Rail’s fleet of snow-and-ice-busting trains will travel the equivalent of six times around the world in the south east, anti-icing the rails to keep passengers moving.
Multi-billion-pound contracts awarded to work on Britain’s busiest routes
Network Rail has announced the award of three multi-billion-pound contracts for the South of England, worth up to £7 billion for Control Period 6 (2019-2024).
Electric train passes through Bolton for the first time
This marks a milestone in the Great North Rail Project, the rail industry’s joint programme to transform train travel for customers through track and train upgrades.
Consultation confirms support for new rail link to Heathrow from the West
Following a public consultation, 72 per cent of respondents support the potential new rail link from Reading and Slough to London Heathrow Airport.
First contract awards for multi-billion-pound work bank in CP6 announced
The tender and procurement process for CP6 has been intentionally phased to help improve efficiency for both Network Rail and the supply chain.
ORR takes action against Network Rail to deliver improved performance
Passengers rely on both Network Rail and train operators to deliver performance, but the role of the ORR is to examine Network Rail’s contribution.
Twenty-two Southeastern stations nominated for step-free access funding
Following a survey which attracted over 8,000 responses for 107 stations, Southeastern and Network Rail selected stations they feel have the strongest case for funding.
New technology for the UK improves vital rail maintenance process
Track workers will spend less time working on live rails, and passenger services will be more reliable, with the implementation of ‘faster safer isolations’.
Partner needed to deliver digital transformation programme on ECML
The Railway Systems Integration Partner (RSIP) will be appointed via a framework contract worth up to £45 million over eight years.
Leeds Station to be transformed with multiple upgrades
Major investment in Leeds is set to continue after schemes to improve both train journeys and the look and feel of the station were announced.
