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Twin steel bands for the Ordsall Chord are lifted into place
The final eye-catching piece of the Ordsall Chord, which will improve connectivity across the north of England, has been lifted into position by Network Rail. See here for video…
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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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Smoother journeys for passengers as new track is installed in Suffolk
Rail journeys between Ipswich, Lowestoft and Felixstowe will now be smoother and more reliable following the installation of 15km of new track over a nine-day closure.
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Midlands Connect predicts economic growth due to more trains and better HS2 connections
Midlands Connect has predicted that the development of a new Midlands Rail Hub would result in a £2 billion economic surge over the next 10 to 30 years.
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New Cambridge North station opened
Cambridge’s newest rail station is already helping to speed up journeys for commuters into and out of the city less than two months after opening.
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Engineering works start for Waterloo’s largest upgrade
One of the most significant and complex engineering projects at Waterloo Station in the last century has begun, as ten of the station’s platforms will be shut for three-and-a-half weeks to make room for the work. See a timelapse video below of the work beginning…
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Network Rail opens up for competition under new reforms
Network Rail has announced sweeping new reforms that will enable companies to become heavily involved in delivering railway investment projects.
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Electrification of Gospel Oak to Barking line set to be complete for new double-length trains
Network Rail has set out the plan for delivering the remaining electrification of the Gospel Oak to Barking line ahead of the introduction of brand-new double-length trains from 2018.
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Rail passenger satisfaction reaches joint record levels
Train passenger satisfaction rose to joint record levels in the spring this year, according to a recent independent survey.
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RSG and RDG announce partnership to increase effectivity in the industry
The Rail Supply Group (RSG) and the Rail Delivery Group (RDG) announce the formation of a new partnership to better coordinate shared objectives and further strengthen the industry’s voice.
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Derby given the go ahead as upgrade dates confirmed
Dates for a major £200 million railway upgrade that will improve journeys to and through Derby station have been confirmed, with plans being implemented to keep Derby moving.
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International Level Crossing Awareness Day (ILCAD) 2017
Now in its ninth year, The International Level Crossing Awareness Day emphases the importance of safety at level crossings. Global Railway Review sat down with Isabelle Fonverne, Projects Officer of Safety and Interoperability at the IUC and some other attendees of the event to discuss this important topic...
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Network Rail submits final proposals for level crossings across Cambridgeshire
Network Rail has applied to the Secretary of State for a Transport and Works Act Order (TWAO) to close or modify 29 level crossings across Cambridgeshire.
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An interview with Dick Fearn
26 April 2017 | By Dick Fearn, Chair of the Western Route Supervisory Board
For Global Railway Review's Leadership Series, we speak to Dick Fearn, Chair of the new Western Supervisory Board.
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Waterloo track replaced for a more reliable railway
28 March 2017 | By Global Railway Review
Key sections of track has been replaced at Waterloo as part of the Railway Upgrade Plan from Network Rail.
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Should we go ahead with HS2?
16 March 2017 | By Graham Ellis
Regular Global Railway Review blogger, Graham Ellis, delves into the subject of high-speed train lines, specifically HS2.
