£2.5 million accessibility scheme at Carshalton station to go ahead
Rail passengers in Carshalton can expect easier journeys as Network Rail’s proposals for step-free access between the station entrances and platforms are approved…
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Jeannette Frett joins Network Rail Consulting North America as Chief Human Resources Officer
As Chief Human Resources Officer for Network Rail Consulting, North America, Jeannette Frett will lead the design and delivery of strategic human resources services, policies and programs.
All tracks surrounding London Bridge station are in place and ready for the New Year
The most complex track realignment in the UK’s railway has reached another crucial milestone ahead of the New Year with the completion of all work around London Bridge…
Network Rail makes £36 million investment in new grinding trains
Network Rail’s new grinding trains are faster, more efficient and cheaper to run, and will help keep passenger and freight trains operating smoothly and safely…
RIA joins forces with Network Rail to solve Standards Challenge
The Railway Industry Association (RIA) has joined forces with Network Rail to examine how the industry can modernise standards to ensure they allow for innovation and greater cost efficiencies in the supply chain.
Iconic new bridge connects Manchester’s three main stations for the first time
Manchester’s three main railway stations have been connected for the first time by the Ordsall Chord bridge – the historic centrepiece of the Great North Rail Project. The first passenger train will run across Ordsall Chord in December 2017.
London Bridge on track to welcome cross-London Thameslink trains
Network Rail’s recent completion of new track and signalling between London Bridge and Blackfriars brings the hub London station a step closer to welcoming the Thameslink services.
Why “leaves on the line” is no joke for Network Rail and Southeastern
Network Rail and Southeastern are striving to ensure trains run safely through the worst of the winter weather.
Network Rail eradicate bumpy rides for Chiltern Railways’ passengers using Japanese method
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Network Rail’s recent stabilising work to the Chiltern main line has been displayed in full technicolour via recently released time-lapse footage.
New £23m train maintenance depot unveiled in Blackburn
Rail Minister Paul Maynard MP, Northern and Network Rail have officially opened a new £23 million train maintenance depot in Blackburn.
Scotland’s newest station has been opened
As part of the Scottish Government-funded Aberdeen-Inverness Improvement Project (which aims to transform rail travel between the two cities by increasing services and cutting journey times), the new Forres station has been opened.
New track installed for a more reliable service between Norwich and London
Work to install new track at Kelvedon, Essex has been completed and will make services from Norwich to London more reliable for the millions of people that travel on the route every year.
New Intercity Express trains launched
Great Western Railway’s brand new Intercity Express Train has carried passengers for the first time, marking the next stage in the biggest fleet upgrade on the Great Western in 40 years.
UK government announces a £48 billion investment into Britain’s railways
Transport Secretary, Chris Grayling, has unveiled the latest stage in the government’s investment into Britain’s railways, announcing that £48 billion will be spent on the network over a five-year period.
Felixstowe branch line to receive £60.4 million upgrade
A new scheme to increase freight services and create a more reliable railway for passengers travelling between Ipswich and Felixstowe has been given the green light by the Secretary of State for Transport and the Port of Felixstowe.