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Diversity in transport to be improved by Welsh government
By establishing a new working group, the Welsh government hopes to encourage more women to consider a career in transport and diversify the sector.
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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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Network Rail awards contract for private cloud upgrade
The contract will see the design, delivery and management of a new digital private cloud platform as part of Network Rail's ongoing digital transformation.
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Network Rail experienced growth in station retail sales by the end of 2019
A total 4.48 per cent increase in retail sales at stations was reported during the last three months of 2019, with each penny of profit to be reinvested by Network Rail back into the railway.
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First UK all female service launched by Network Rail and Southeastern
Network Rail and Southeastern Railway have collaborated to launch the UK’s first passenger train service operated entirely by women.
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New Innovation Station programme launched by Network Rail and CPC
The programme forms part of Network Rail’s Research, Development & Innovation (RD&I) programme, which is looking to develop agile processes for innovation.
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Network Rail set to become Real Living Wage accredited
By becoming an accredited Real Living Wage employer, Network Rail guarantees that all hired contractors also pay the living wage to employees.
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Network Rail introduces passenger assistance scheme at more London stations
Stations across the Govia Thameslink Railway, South Western Railway and Southeastern networks have now introduced the sunflower lanyard scheme.
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Northern England leaders call for vital work to reduce rail congestion
Prior to Northern operating under new ownership, leaders across the North of England are calling for stronger commitments to rail infrastructure developments.
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Network Rail improves level crossing safety across Derbyshire and Staffordshire
Network Rail – the owner and infrastructure manager of most of the railway network in Great Britain – is upgrading level crossings across Derbyshire and Staffordshire to help reduce delays on the railway.
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Network Rail tackles plastic pollution at UK’s busiest stations
Following the introduction of free water fountains at UK stations, Network Rail has saved the equivalent of three million plastic bottles from landfill.
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Transport for the North responds to DfT Integrated Rail Plan update
Following the DfT's update, Transport for the North is calling for an investment plan that delivers the best deal for rail across Northern England.
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The rise of extreme weather and the climate challenge for rail
David Clarke, Technical Director at the Railway Industry Association (RIA) explains that building new infrastructure, along with several other measures, can help rail networks prepare for the effects of climate change.
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Littleport station undergoes infrastructure work to improve passenger access
The removal of its track crossing and installation of a new access ramp and staircase will improve safety and access for passengers using Littleport station.
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STEM-dedicated learning facility opened by Network Rail
The new STEM facility has been designed to inspire the younger generation to pursue careers in the science, technology, engineering and maths sectors.
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Storm-proof signalling on stilts helping to minimise rail network disruption
A storm-damaged section of the UK’s West Coast main line in Cumbria was recently reopened in less than 24 hours, thanks to raised signalling equipment by Network Rail.
