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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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.
London Bridge station concourse opens
30 August 2016 | By Katie Sadler, Digital Content Producer, Global Railway Review
On the 29 August, two-thirds of the new London Bridge station concourse opened to passengers as part of a major redevelopment project which commenced four years ago.
Network Rail awards Port Talbot West Phase 1 resignalling contract
12 August 2016 | By Katie Sadler, Digital Content Producer, Global Railway Review
Network Rail has awarded Siemens Rail Automation the Port Talbot West Phase 1 resignalling contract which will see the last section of the Great Western Mainline converted for electrification.
In-cab signalling system successfully tested in new trains for the Thameslink Programme
3 August 2016 | By Network Rail
An advanced signalling system that will allow trains to travel every two to three minutes through central London has been successfully tested for the first time using Govia Thameslink Railway’s new Siemens Class 700 trains...
New Cambridge North railway station taking shape – set for 2017 launch
1 August 2016 | By Network Rail
New pictures reveal how the main building at the new Cambridge North railway station is taking shape as work ramps up in the run-up to the station opening in 2017...
London Bridge prepares to open first part of new station concourse
27 July 2016 | By Katie Sadler, Digital Content Producer, Global Railway Review
Network Rail is preparing to open the first two-thirds of the new station concourse at London Bridge station from the end of August 2016.
First new all-electric train tested on Great Western Railway
18 July 2016 | By Katie Sadler, Digital Content Producer, Global Railway Review
The first all-electric train has been successfully tested on the Great Western Railway as part of Network Rail’s electrification project.
Railway electrification makes progress in Bristol
13 July 2016 | By Katie Sadler, Digital Content Producer, Global Railway Review
Railway electrification on the Great Western Mine Line is making progress in Bristol in preparation for a new fleet of longer, faster, quieter and greener electric trains.
Network Rail – good on safety but network performance needs to improve says ORR
5 July 2016 | By Katie Sadler, Digital Content Producer, Global Railway Review
Network Rail achieved a good level of safety during the period 2015-16 but network improvements still need to be made to deliver a better performance for passengers, says the Office of Rail and Road (ORR).
Overhead line upgrade to cut heat-related delays on key London route
13 June 2016 | By Katie Sadler, Digital Content Producer, Global Railway Review
Passengers will experience fewer heat related delays this summer thanks to a major upgrade of overhead lines on the Norwich, Suffolk and Essex route to London Liverpool Street.
Network Rail carries out £14.5m Crossrail package of work
4 May 2016 | By Katie Sadler, Digital Content Producer, Global Railway Review
Network Rail has delivered a £14.5m Crossrail works programme over the May Bank holiday weekend delivering important upgrades in preparation for Elizabeth line.
Network Rail awards £90m re-signalling and power upgrade contracts on GWML
27 April 2016 | By Katie Sadler, Digital Content Producer, Global Railway Review
Network Rail has awarded two contracts worth £90 million to increase capacity and reliability on the Great Western Main Line (GWML) between London and Reading.
Vandalism likely cause of disruption at Birmingham New Street
12 April 2016 | By Katie Sadler, Digital Content Producer, Global Railway Review
Vandalism is said to be the likely cause of rail disruption experienced at Birmingham New Street station yesterday (11 April).
Waboso to lead Network Rail’s Digital Railway development
31 March 2016 | By Katie Sadler, Digital Content Producer, Global Railway Review
Network Rail has appointed Tube upgrade chief, David Waboso, to lead its Digital Railway directorate aimed at boosting capacity of Britain’s rail network.