UK’s West Coast main line and Euston Station to undergo major upgrades in 2021
The upgrade works will bring much-needed capacity to the West Coast main line and enable the new HS2 terminus to be built.
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Research focuses on cost-efficient electrification of UK rail network
Demonstrating cost-efficient electrification has been a key component of moving away from the more traditional pattern of boom-and-bust infrastructure building.
UK digital signalling project gains additional £1.2 million in government funding
The funding will accelerate feasibility work for digital signalling on vital sections of the West Coast Main Line, Midland Main Line and East Anglia route.
New research project aims to improve rail navigation technology
The project aims to tackle one of the rail sector’s biggest challenges: How to pinpoint the accurate location of a moving train.
UK’s largest single passenger information display introduced at London Victoria Station
The five metre by 2.5m full-colour LED display is the largest and clearest single passenger information display in the UK.
Network Rail grants full product acceptance for cable monitoring system
Network Rail has approved the use of Viper Innovations’ cable monitoring system for AC electrified routes, making the system fully approved for use across all Network Rail regions.
Construction of new Gatwick Airport station concourse begins
The redevelopment of Gatwick Airport's station will improve accessibility, enhance the passenger experience and provide more space for passengers.
Network Rail sets world-first targets to help limit global warming
By taking ambitious climate actions, Network Rail are playing a key part in supporting the UK government’s target to achieve net-zero emissions by 2050.
Railway metal thefts cost taxpayers £1.7m and disrupts passengers
Surprise scrap dealer site visits by Network Rail and the British Transport Police have taken place in recent weeks across the West Midlands and Warwickshire to ensure dealers are not trading stolen metal.
Eco-friendly new seating installed at Liverpool Street station
Created by acclaimed designer Johan Berhin, the new seating represents a significant upgrade in comfort, style and convenience, with tables and USB charging points built in to improve the journey experience for passengers.
Network Rail rolls out free Wi-Fi at major railway stations
Free and unlimited Wi-Fi service has gone live at Victoria, Euston and London Bridge stations, with more major stations to follow during 2021.
Network Rail spending with SMEs exceeds £2.5 billion for first time
This figure means that Network Rail is ahead of the UK government target to spend 33 per cent of expenditure with SMEs by 2022.
September 2020 trespassing incidents on UK network highest in five years
With 1,239 trespassing incidents on the UK rail network during September 2020 alone, Network Rail and the BTP have stressed the importance of safety.
Network Rail to release open live data source for station lifts and escalators
By making the live data publicly available, passengers will be able to discover how accessible a station is prior to their journey.
TfW and Network Rail introduce new technology to limit impact of autumnal weather
Two new solutions - Automated Intelligent Video Review cameras and plasma technology - have been introduced on the TfW network to combat the challenges of autumn weather in the UK.