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16 December 2015 | By Katie Sadler, Digital Content Producer, Global Railway Review
A test train has for the first time operated under control of the ETCS (European Train Control System) marking six years of development work by the Thameslink Programme.
14 December 2015 | By Katie Sadler, Digital Content Producer, Global Railway Review
A programme designed to fit more than 60 open level crossings with barriers is now complete, improving safety and reducing the risk of a road vehicle collision with a train.
7 December 2015 | By Katie Sadler, Digital Content Producer, Global Railway Review
Network Rail has awarded a contract for the design and construction of the East West Rail Phase 2 scheme to a joint alliance comprising of Atkins, Laing O’Rourke and VolkerRail.
30 November 2015 | By Katie Sadler, Digital Content Producer, Global Railway Review
Work to construct a new section of railway carrying the UK’s first tram-trains has been given approval by the Department for Transport.
25 November 2015 | By Kate Douetil
Network Rail is to spend £14.7m on the refurbishment of Carlisle station.
13 November 2015 | By Katie Sadler, Digital Content Producer, Global Railway Review
Rugby Rail Operating Centre (ROC) officially opened on 11 November 2015 becoming one of twelve new centres that will eventually replace more than 800 signal boxes.
11 November 2015 | By Katie Sadler, Digital Content Producer, Global Railway Review
New regional route managing director of Network Rail, Rob McIntosh, highlights the importance of the electrification and upgrade of two major rail lines and vows to engage with local communities to provide economic growth.
4 November 2015 | By Katie Sadler, Digital Content Producer, Global Railway Review
Railway maintenance is being revolutionised by smartphone technology according to Network Rail who supplied 25,000 iOS devices to its workforce.
26 October 2015 | By Katie Sadler, Digital Content Producer, Global Railway Review
A new Oxford to London rail link has opened thanks to a £320 million investment by franchise operator Chiltern Railways and Network Rail.
14 October 2015 | By Katie Sadler, Digital Content Producer, Global Railway Review
Allerton Depot has been transformed thanks to a £23 million upgrade to service Northern Rail’s new fleet of electric trains.
8 October 2015 | By Katie Sadler, Digital Content Producer, Global Railway Review
Jo Kaye takes up the role of Network Rail Strategy Director and becomes a member of the authority’s executive committee.
6 October 2015 | By Katie Sadler, Digital Content Producer, Global Railway Review
The newly modernised Manchester Victoria Station opened to the public on 06 October 2015 following a £44 million redevelopment programme.
30 September 2015 | By Katie Sadler, Digital Content Producer, Global Railway Review
Under plans announced on 30 September 2015, rail electrification work will restart on TransPennine and Midland Mainline routes as part of a plan to re-establish Network Rail’s upgrade programme.
28 September 2015 | By Katie Sadler, Digital Content Producer, Global Railway Review
Economic benefits of Crossrail 2 could stretch far beyond the proposed route according to new research carried out by TfL and Network Rail.
22 September 2015 | By Katie Sadler, Digital Content Producer, Global Railway Review
According to research carried out by Oxera on behalf of the Rail Delivery Group, Britain’s rail industry contributes up to £10.1 billion in added value to the economy.
