Rail fare increase pays for thousands of additional seats
3 January 2018 | By
Brand new electric Electrostar trains are now operating on Great Western Railway’s (GWR), providing almost 8,000 extra train seats…
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Better mobile and Wi-Fi connectivity for UK rail passengers
The government begins an ambitious plan that could see UK’s train passengers benefit from a dramatic improvement in on board mobile and Wi-Fi connections…
London Bridge’s huge new concourse now open to the public
After 10 days of major engineering work, the final section of the new concourse and five new platforms are open to the public as London Bridge’s redevelopment nears completion…
Freight trains in Britain to be upgraded with digital technology
21 December 2017 | By
A less congested, better performing railway stepped closer to reality with the signing of a major, multi-million pound contract that will see freight trains upgraded with technology to make them safer, more efficient and flexible…
£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…
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
2 November 2017 | By
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.
