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Thales-VolkerRail consortium appointed to Network Rail’s £4bn Train Control Systems Framework
Thales-VolkerRail consortium have been appointed to Network Rail's £4 billion Train Control Systems Framework, revolutionising UK signalling.
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Network Rail’s £4bn train control systems framework to revolutionise signalling across Britain
Network Rail have a new £4bn 10 year development plan which will revolutionise rail signalling across the country.
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Good News Friday: Your weekly roundup of positive rail news!
In this week's installment of 'Good News Friday' read about SWR's celebrity visitor and the success of Railway Children's fundraiser!
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HS2 completes East-West Rail works at Calvert
HS2 Ltd has completed the East-West Rail section of earthworks at Calvert, as part of the new Oxford to Cambridge link.
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UK rail sector collaborates to promote industry employment opportunities
The Routes into Rail website will showcase sector role models, include a jobs portal and provide access to the latest news and opportunities.
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Rail Supply Group provides update on UK COVID-19 recovery ‘Act Now’ priorities
Significant progress has been made in delivering the three 'Act Now' priorities since their original publication in July 2020.
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UK’s East Coast Main Line makes progress with power supply upgrade
Working to optimise the East Coast Main Line and and reduce inefficiencies, the second phase of the power supply upgrade is set to begin.
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Whitepaper: From feasible to profitable planning – Learn how the world’s leading rail infrastructure contractors are turning planning into a profit engine
27 October 2016 | By Quintiq
Feasibility shouldn’t be the only yardstick of a successful rail plan. Rail infrastructure companies must align every element of their planning to shift from merely feasible plans to profitable plans.
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First project on Network Rail Panel Framework complete
17 September 2015 | By Katie Sadler, Digital Content Producer, Global Railway Review
The first rail systems enhancement project, part of the Network Rail Panel Framework, has been completed increasing line capacity between Manchester and Blackburn.
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Commissioning work begins on Network Rail’s CP5 Framework
5 August 2015 | By Katie Sadler, Digital Content Producer, Global Railway Review
Work has begun on Bolton to Blackburn capacity enhancement project part of the construction and commissioning phase of Network Rail’s CP5 Framework.
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First stage of £250 million Stafford rail improvements begin
17 April 2013 | By Atkins
Work has started on the first phase of a £250 million programme...
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Rail industry adopts pure construction alliance for Stafford
25 February 2013 | By Network Rail
Network Rail, Atkins, Laing O’Rourke and VolkerRail have formed the industry’s first ‘pure construction alliance’...
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Network Rail awards Acton contract to VolkerWessels UK
12 July 2012 | By Network Rail
Network Rail has awarded VolkerRail, a £15.5m contract for works at Acton freight yard...