Tender launched for Network Rail’s £5 billion railway track contracts
The maintenance and renewal of Britain’s 20,000 miles of track forms part of Network Rail’s Railway Upgrade Plan, which sees £130 million invested every week…
List view / Grid view
Network Rail News
Network Rail awards Siemens a £20 million re-signalling contract
The contract represents further investment into the Highland mainline in Scotland as the government continues to improve the rail network…
Network Rail told to spend more on reliability and safety
Over the next five years, Network Rail has been advised to spend more than planned to maximise the railway improvements…
Major environmental announcements for Network Rail’s managed stations
Network Rail is attempting to tackle three significant environmental issues in the country’s biggest and busiest rail stations, demonstrating their commitment to caring for the environment…
Network Rail completes two milestones ahead of InterCity Express services
Before the new InterCity Express Passenger trains can be introduced across the UK rail network, alterations to the infrastructure must occur…
Network Rail announces Andrew Haines OBE as new Chief Executive
Andrew Haines has had a wide ranging career in the rail industry and transport sector, and he will join Network Rail following completion of his current role as Chief Executive of the Civil Aviation Authority (CAA)...
First electric train travels between Birmingham and Bromsgrove
Ahead of full electric services being introduced later this summer, a West Midlands Railway train has made a historic journey in the UK to test newly installed overhead power lines...
Network Rail’s level crossing research has shocking results
New research has revealed only a third (36 per cent) of 18-24-year olds believe going on the railway track is extremely dangerous, resulting in young adults frequently risking their lives when crossing the railway…
Blackpool’s first ever electric train completes historic milestone
An electric train travelling into Blackpool for the first time illustrates how the development of the UK rail network is still ongoing and dedicated to producing sustainable transport options…
New rail link to Heathrow Airport reaches final consultation stage
Members of the public are invited to submit their view for the final time on a western rail link to Heathrow Airport, helping to conclude the design of the proposal…
Technological breakthrough to spread across UK rail network
Digital train control is already a reality on the Thameslink core through London Bridge and on Crossrail, and the distribution of the new technology has now been confirmed for the entire rail network…
The transformation of Southend rail has been scheduled
Southend passengers will soon benefit from a bigger and better railway with work scheduled to upgrade the Southend Victoria branch line…
£115 million contract for ‘On Track Machines’ awarded to Balfour Beatty
Balfour Beatty has been awarded the £115 million contract from Network Rail for the supply, operation and maintenance of On Track Machines...
Network Rail asks companies to challenge their current rail standards
To encourage further improvements and innovations across the UK’s rail network, Network Rail is asking contractors and stakeholders to highlight where standards and regulations need to be changed…
Proposals have been submitted for Gatwick Airport station upgrade
The transformation of Gatwick Airport station is a step closer after a planning application was submitted for the major redevelopments…
