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Network rail may sell off 18 of the UK’s largest stations

22 February 2016 | By Katie Sadler, Digital Content Producer, Global Railway Review

According to a report in the Independent on Sunday, Network Rail is preparing to privatise 18 of the UK’s largest stations after hiring Citigroup to look at options to reduce debt.

Network Rail deploys winter fleet in preparation for cold snap

14 January 2016 | By Katie Sadler, Digital Content Producer, Global Railway Review

With temperatures expected to drop over the coming days and snow predicted in some parts of the UK, Network Rail prepares its orange army and winter fleet to reduce any resulting delays.

First test train operated by ETCS runs on Thameslink route

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.

Open level crossings barrier programme complete

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.

Network Rail awards alliance East West Rail Phase 2 contract

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.

£22m Rugby Rail Operating Centre opens

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.

Network Rail regional route MD renews pledge to work with communities

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.