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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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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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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…
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UK Government launches £5m rail innovation fund to boost accessibility, safety, and passenger experience
New funding supports UK rail innovations in AI, accessibility, safety, and greener transport, enhancing journeys and encouraging more people to choose rail.
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Network Rail trials pioneering drone system to improve safety and efficiency across UK railways
Network Rail’s new drone technology enhances safety, speeds up trespass management, and reduces delays, transforming railway monitoring across 20,000 miles of track.
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Network Rail Chief Executive steps down after 7 years
Sir Andrew Haines, Chief Executive of Network Rail, has advised the Board that he has decided to retire from the company in October 2025.
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AtkinsRéalis and Arcadis appointed to support major rail projects as part of £300 million framework
AtkinsRéalis and Arcadis will provide design services for Northern Powerhouse Rail and other major rail projects, strengthening UK rail infrastructure and economic growth.
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Trains resume between Newquay and Par after major Mid Cornwall Metro upgrade
Trains are back running between Newquay and Par after completing key work for the Mid Cornwall Metro project, improving local and long-distance services.
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Costain appoints Alistair Geddes as rail sector director to drive growth and deliver excellence
Alistair Geddes joins Costain as rail sector director to support growth, leveraging his expertise from Balfour Beatty and major UK infrastructure projects.
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The Office of Rail and Road authorises new Newsham railway station as part of Northumberland Line project
ORR has authorised Newsham Station, enhancing rail connectivity in Northumberland, with support from Northumberland County Council and Network Rail.
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DB Cargo signs major contract to fit Class 66 locomotives with ETCS
DB Cargo UK has signed a major contract with Siemens Mobility to begin fitting the new European Train Control System (ETCS) to the UK’s Class 66 freight locomotives.
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Network Rail Property digital programme gains industry system integrator
Network Rail has chosen AtkinsRéalis to lead its ambitious Property Digital Programme, managing the digital systems essential to the operations of one of the largest property portfolios in the UK.
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Transpennine Route Upgrade (TRU) makes bold appointment
AtkinsRéalis has been appointed by Network Rail to lead design integration for a central section of the Transpennine Route Upgrade (TRU), the 18-mile leg from Stalybridge to Huddersfield.
