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Bristol receives biggest ever signalling upgrade
Updating the signalling technology around Bristol Temple Meads station will create a more reliable network in 2019, with higher quality services throughout the area…
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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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Ashford International welcomes the first modern high-speed train en-route to Paris
The recent multi-million pound works at Ashford International station included state-of the-art signalling equipment and will provide economic and social benefits to the area…
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Felixstowe branch line to be upgraded in £60.4 million programme
Rail freight on the Felixstowe branch line will be transformed, creating a more efficient, flexible and environmentally-friendly line; improving the experience for both passengers and employees whilst lessening the traffic on the roads…
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ATO has been operated with ETCS during passenger service for the first time
The success underlines the combined efforts of Network Rail, the supply chain and the train operators that have worked over the last five years on this project whilst demonstrating how an industry approach is the way to solve future railway capacity issues…
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Network Rail invites bids for large-scale infrastructure contracts for next ten years
The infrastructure company that owns, manages and develops Britain’s railway, has begun the process to let the next generation of track infrastructure contracts.
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UK Transport Secretary commits to delivering a modern railway resilient to extreme weather
Chris Grayling is implementing many improvements in the south west region, including more peak time seats and precautions against extreme weather…
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Heavy snow in the UK causes rail travel disruption
Network Rail and train operating companies are doing all that they can to battle the extreme weather conditions that have spread across the UK...
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Step closer for major upgrade of London to Brighton main line
A major redevelopment of the railway through central Croydon to transform railway performance and potentially allow more trains to run on the Brighton Main line – including a new, expanded East Croydon station, extra tracks and flyover junctions – moved a step closer today with confirmation of government funding for…
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Carillion rail contracts acquired by Amey Rail Limited
The sale of the contracts ensures security for many jobs across the country whilst reinforcing the developments and projects that are improving the UK’s railway network…
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New legal panel for Network Rail will be appointed in April 2019
Network Rail are aiming to appoint firms to its legal panel who will support corporate functions and can provide demonstrable expertise across the range of legal disciplines…
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Network Rail’s five-year plan illustrates many benefits for the future
A significant investment, more services and fewer delays have been revealed in Network Rail’s five-year plan, improving Britain’s railway and welcoming the digital age…
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Free Wi-Fi for customers in London Bridge station
London Bridge is the second Network Rail station to offer free Wi-Fi, enhancing the experience of the station users and improving travel updates…
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Quicker direct services from Bristol to London scheduled for 2019
A large signalling upgrade in Bristol will transform the area’s rail transportation system with two new tracks, more frequent trains and faster direct services to London…
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Mark Carne is retiring from Network Rail
Network Rail’s Chief Executive since 2014, Mark Carne, has announced his retirement from the company after years of commitment and hard work…
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At Ashford International work begins to welcome e320 Eurostar trains
Work has begun to prepare Ashford International’s high-speed platforms for new international trains which will safeguard direct high-speed international services from Ashford…
