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Government launches project to eliminate mobile blackspots across UK rail routes with fibre upgrade
Project Reach will boost mobile coverage and install fibre along key rail routes, enhancing connectivity and cutting commuter disruptions.
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Network Rail
Network Rail own, operate and develop Britain’s railway infrastructure; that’s 20,000 miles of track, 30,000 bridges, tunnels and viaducts and the thousands of signals, level crossings and stations. Network Rail also runs 20 of Britain’s largest stations. Here follows our content related to Network Rail.
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Midland Main Line overhead line upgrade completed on time improving reliability and environmental efficiency
Network Rail finishes £84m upgrade between London and Bedford, enhancing bi-mode train performance and reducing diesel use for greener journeys.
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Industry leaders back UK infrastructure strategy but call for long-term delivery and joined-up planning
The government’s new infrastructure plan receives industry praise, but experts urge coordination, continuity, and clear delivery to realise its potential.
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South Eastern Railway formed as track and train unite under single leadership to improve services
Southeastern and Network Rail merge under one team to boost performance, passenger experience and value for money in the South East.
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Government secures £500 million rail contract to protect thousands of British Steel jobs in Scunthorpe
A new five-year deal between Network Rail and British Steel safeguards thousands of UK manufacturing jobs and secures critical infrastructure supply.
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Keith Ludeman awarded OBE for leadership in UK transport and sustainable highspeed rail development
Keith Ludeman receives OBE for his pivotal role in steering London St. Pancras Highspeed through Covid challenges and pioneering sustainability initiatives.
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Rail leaders unite at safeguarding conference to tackle youth safety and violence against women
Senior police, youth workers, and rail operators gathered to address safety issues, share best practice, and strengthen safeguarding across the network.
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EMR joins Rail Forum to advance train recycling and support the UK’s circular economy goals
EMR becomes a Rail Forum Patron, boosting efforts to recycle trains, cut emissions and promote circularity across UK rail.
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Partnership to transform London Waterloo into vibrant destination with improved travel and community experience
A new collaboration aims to revitalise Waterloo Station, enhancing passenger journeys and unlocking wider regeneration and investment across the South Bank.
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New platform at Bradford Forster Square boosts train services and connectivity to London by 250%
Bradford’s new platform increases daily trains to London, providing 1.9 million extra seats and supporting economic growth during City of Culture celebrations.
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RIA and Network Rail unite to deliver a greener, more sustainable future for UK rail
RIA joins forces with Network Rail and Supply Chain School to drive consistent sustainability practices across the UK rail industry.
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Drones used to catch rail trespassers as school holidays spark safety crackdown in North East
Drones and patrols helped prevent dangerous railway trespassing in the North East during the Easter break, with further action planned this summer.
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Network Rail builds low-carbon Maintenance Delivery Unit
Network Rail has appointed Henry Boot Construction, part of Henry Boot, to build a new sustainable Maintenance Delivery Unit (MDU) in Barnetby, North Lincolnshire.
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Network Rail launches modular AVA Bridge to transform accessibility and sustainability at UK rail stations
Network Rail’s AVA Bridge offers a low-carbon, modular solution to modernise ageing footbridges and improve accessibility across the UK’s railway network.
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“The beatings will continue until morale improves”
It’s hard not to have a sense of groundhog day in rail currently. It feels that we’ve, over the course of the last decade at least, repeatedly been led back to the promise of a great change / rebrand / innovative approach that will transform the way we deliver railways…
