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).
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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.
Green initiatives on the East Coast Main Line deemed a success
The sustainable efforts have helped Network Rail achieve a BREAAM excellent rating - the second highest rating given by the Building Research Establishment’s method of assessing, rating and certifying the sustainability of buildings.
Harris hawk employed to keep pigeons away at London Waterloo
Fewer pigeons in the station will improve customer experience, reduce mess in surrounding areas and decrease cleaning costs.
Railway between London Paddington and the west to be improved with new funding
Reducing the likelihood of infrastructure failing should increase the reliability of the service, and improve safety on the network.
Network Rail secures record £2 billion to better Surrey’s railway
The money will be spent between 2019-2024 across the route and represents more than a 20 per cent increase on the existing five-year budget.
New UK project seeks partners with solutions that will improve passenger journeys
Following recent market research, Network Rail and Transport Systems Catapult work together to source innovation solutions that could benefit the UK rail network.
The major upgrade of the Felixstowe branch line progresses further
Extra track, that is ready to be installed on the line, will help increase freight transportation, reduce congestion and improve rail safety.
