Harris hawk employed to keep pigeons away at London Waterloo
Fewer pigeons in the station will improve customer experience, reduce mess in surrounding areas and decrease cleaning costs.
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Railway between London Paddington and the west to be improved with new funding
Reducing the likelihood of infrastructure failing should increase the reliability of the service, and improve safety on the network.
Network Rail secures record £2 billion to better Surrey’s railway
The money will be spent between 2019-2024 across the route and represents more than a 20 per cent increase on the existing five-year budget.
New UK project seeks partners with solutions that will improve passenger journeys
Following recent market research, Network Rail and Transport Systems Catapult work together to source innovation solutions that could benefit the UK rail network.
The major upgrade of the Felixstowe branch line progresses further
Extra track, that is ready to be installed on the line, will help increase freight transportation, reduce congestion and improve rail safety.
ORR approves £35 billion plans to boost Britain’s railway
For both passengers and freight operators the approval will help cut delays caused by infrastructure failures, such as track defects.
UK’s first tram train enters service between Rotherham and Sheffield
Following the pilot of the UK’s first tram train, it is hoped that other areas across the country will realise its potential as an alternative option for urban mobility.
£300,000 is available for organisations with automated designs for railway
UK organisations can apply for a share of up to £300,000 to develop new ways to plan railway infrastructure and meet passenger demand.
The £140 million transformation of Liverpool Lime Street was completed on time
New platforms have been constructed, existing platforms extended and signalling systems upgraded; transforming Liverpool’s rail station.
Rail freight upgrade to boost UK businesses and local economy
A project is underway to upgrade the rail route between Doncaster and Immingham which looks to keep traffic off the roads.
One in seven drivers dice with death at level crossings every day, research says
To help increase awareness of the dangers at level crossings, Network Rail is partnering with British Transport Police on a national safety campaign targeted at drivers.
To combat leaves on the line, specially designed trains will travel 120,000 miles
Network Rail’s fleet will cover a distance of more than four times around the earth to ensure the UK rail network remains safe during autumn.
Network Rail’s IP Signalling team achieves industry first
Network Rail’s Infrastructure Projects (IP) Signalling team has achieved an industry first – recording the highest ever score in an internationally recognised project management assessment.
Network Rail’s heat-seeking helicopter helps to combat train delays
As part of an ongoing drive to improve train performance, Network Rail’s high-tech thermal imaging helicopter recently flew over Surrey to spot and stop potential railway infrastructure faults.
Network Rail signs £200m British Steel contract extension at InnoTrans
A two-year contract extension continues the close partnership between British Steel and Network Rail.