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Northumberland line completes signalling and track installation
Engineers have completed key signalling and track work on the Northumberland line, moving closer to restoring passenger rail services after 60 years.
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Network Rail invests £4.5 million to safeguard Cumbrian coast line
Network Rail is investing £4.5 million to upgrade the Eskmeals viaduct on the Cumbrian coast line, enhancing its resilience against climate change and doubling the lifespan of its support structures.
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Scotland’s Railway unveils ambitious five-year Climate Action Plan
Scotland’s Railway has launched a five-year Climate Action Plan, aiming to significantly reduce emissions and enhance resilience against climate change across its network.
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Minimal disruption to Anglia rail network over August 2024 bank holiday
The majority of the Anglia rail network will remain open during the August bank holiday, with only minor disruptions expected due to essential engineering work and in-train testing on some routes.
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Network Rail announces £12.5 million escalator upgrade for Merseyrail network
Network Rail is investing £12.5 million to replace 14 aging escalators across Liverpool Lime Street, Moorfields, James Street and Hamilton Square, with the project set to conclude by 2027.
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Major track upgrade to impact Southern train services in Crystal Palace area
From 24 August to 1 September, Southern train services in the Crystal Palace area will be disrupted as Network Rail undertakes a major track upgrade, with passengers advised to use London Underground, London Overground and London Buses as alternatives.
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Network Rail and TfW partner to deliver faster journeys between Cardiff and Manchester
Passengers traveling between Cardiff, Manchester and Holyhead can now benefit from faster journeys thanks to Network Rail and Transport for Wales removing 38 historic speed restrictions on the route.
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QTS and South Lanarkshire Council launch rail skills academy
QTS and South Lanarkshire Council, with support from Network Rail, have launched the region’s first Rail Skills Academy to train young, unemployed residents in railway maintenance and address industry skills gaps.
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South Rail Systems Alliance completes historic track renewal in Severn Tunnel
The South Rail Systems Alliance achieved a historic milestone by completing the full renewal of the Severn Tunnel’s track in a single 16-day possession, marking a first for the rail industry.
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GCRE and Network Rail partner to boost UK rail innovation
GCRE Limited and Network Rail have signed a major commercial agreement to accelerate innovation in UK rail, focusing on testing, research and decarbonisation efforts.
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GTR sets ambitious climate goals with science-based targets
Govia Thameslink Railway has committed to achieving net zero emissions by 2050, with validated science-based targets for significant emission reductions.
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From aeronautics to railways: Leading innovation in the railway industry
Sam Bemment, Technical and Innovation Manager at the Railway Industry Association, sat down with Global Railway Review’s Emily Budgen to discuss the evolution of railway technology, importance of industry innovation and how his diverse career path has shaped his vision for the future of integrated transport systems.
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Northern’s new MD meets Tees Valley Mayor on rail services
Tricia Williams, Northern's new Managing Director, and Tees Valley Mayor Ben Houchen discussed key regional rail issues and future development plans in a recent meeting.
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Major rail reforms announced in 2024 King’s Speech
The 2024 King's Speech outlines significant legislative changes aimed at transforming the UK's rail services through public ownership, infrastructure development and operational efficiency.
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Network Rail, LNER, CrossTech and Hitachi Rail collaborate on digital asset monitoring trial
The 12-month trial uses AI-equipped forward-facing CCTV cameras to enhance real-time digital asset monitoring and improve safety on the East Coast Main Line.
