Network Rail launches tender exercise to appoint new legal advisers
To partner with the in-house legal team, to support corporate functions and devolved route businesses, Network Rail seeks four legal firms…
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Network Rail makes significant changes to its Board
A new non-executive director and chief executive have been brought onto the Board at Network Rail, with retirements scheduled for later on in the year…
Bombardier and Hitachi Rail to submit joint HS2 rolling stock bid
Two international rail sector giants – Bombardier Transportation and Hitachi Rail – have confirmed they intend to submit a joint bid to design, build and deliver a fleet of bespoke state-of-the-art high-speed trains for the UK’s HS2.
Crossrail awards GBRf with maintenance contract
GB Railfreight (GBRf) – the third largest rail freight operator in the UK – has won the Crossrail Yellow Plant contract, agreeing a five-year deal with the potential for a three-year extension.
New Rail Innovation Centre launched in Derby, UK
Balfour Beatty, the international infrastructure group, has launched its new purpose-built Rail Innovation Centre dedicated to research and development.
Testing of cutting-edge maintenance trains for Elizabeth line gets underway
Testing is underway in Europe on new state-of-the-art maintenance trains that will be used on the Elizabeth line to help keep it running for hundreds of thousands of Londoners and visitors. London will take delivery of the machines later this year.
Campaign to Electrify Britain’s Railway backs government rail infrastructure investment report
The Campaign to Electrify Britain's Railway (CEBR) – a pressure group lobbying for a rolling programme of rail electrification in the UK – has welcomed the Transport Committee’s Rail Infrastructure Investment report.
Northern’s first new 98 train arrives in the UK
The first of Northern’s new 98 trains has arrived in the UK.
UK Government supports projects to improve train journeys for disabled passengers
A series of innovative, high-tech schemes, including an augmented reality project to support people who use sign language on train journeys, will be developed after winning a government-funded competition.
Network Rail prepares for ‘extreme’ UK hot weather
With soaring temperatures predicted in the UK this week, Network Rail has activated its ‘extreme weather action teams’ (EWATs) across the country to ensure passengers are kept safe and the railway keeps running as reliably as possible.
HS2 launches plan for a ‘green corridor’ alongside the railway
As well as delivering a new high-speed route, HS2 will provide better wildlife habitats, a greener landscape and support for community projects…
SMEs will benefit from Network Rail’s new industry-wide contractual changes
The contractual changes are part of a number of improvements being made to help create a healthier environment for suppliers at all levels…
Rail expansion essential to help UK cities achieve economic and social goals
If UK cities are to continue improving the social, environmental and economic aspects within their communities, rail expansion is a vital requirement…
Heathrow Express scores 95 per cent in customer satisfaction survey
The electric train service to and from the UK’s largest airport scores highly in customer ratings of satisfaction, punctuality, speed and internet connection…
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…
