Network Rail invests £14m in Carlisle station
25 November 2015 | By Kate Douetil
Network Rail is to spend £14.7m on the refurbishment of Carlisle station.
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£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.
Railway maintenance transformed by smartphone technology
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.
New Oxford to London rail link opens
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.
Allerton Depot opens following £23m upgrade to maintain electric trains
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.
Kaye appointed Network Rail Strategy Director
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.
Manchester Victoria opens after £44 million redevelopment
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.
Rail electrification work on TransPennine and Midland Mainline resumes
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.
New research highlights economic benefits of Crossrail 2
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.
Rail industry contributes £10 billion to British economy
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.
Planned London Bridge station public space and entrance revealed
22 September 2015 | By Katie Sadler, Digital Content Producer, Global Railway Review
Network Rail has released images displaying a new public space and entrance planned for Tooley Street at London Bridge station.
£750m Birmingham New Street opens to public
21 September 2015 | By Katie Sadler, Digital Content Producer, Global Railway Review
After five years and at a cost of £750 million, Birmingham New Street station opened its doors to the public on Sunday 20 September 2015.
First project on Network Rail Panel Framework complete
17 September 2015 | By Katie Sadler, Digital Content Producer, Global Railway Review
The first rail systems enhancement project, part of the Network Rail Panel Framework, has been completed increasing line capacity between Manchester and Blackburn.
Birmingham New Street retail space doubles as completion nears
15 September 2015 | By Katie Sadler, Digital Content Producer, Global Railway Review
Network Rail confirms a further 18 retailers ahead of Birmingham New Street station’s grand opening on Sunday 20 September 2015.
