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Industry gives reaction to publication of Shaw Report

17 March 2016 | By Katie Sadler, Digital Content Producer, Global Railway Review

On 16 March 2016, the Department for Transport published the final Shaw Report giving recommendations for the future shape and financing of Network Rail.

Network Rail prepares for Easter improvement works

26 February 2016 | By Katie Sadler, Digital Content Producer, Global Railway Review

Network Rail prepares for one of the biggest investment programmes ever carried out on Britain’s rail network over the Easter period.

Network rail may sell off 18 of the UK’s largest stations

22 February 2016 | By Katie Sadler, Digital Content Producer, Global Railway Review

According to a report in the Independent on Sunday, Network Rail is preparing to privatise 18 of the UK’s largest stations after hiring Citigroup to look at options to reduce debt.

Network Rail deploys winter fleet in preparation for cold snap

14 January 2016 | By Katie Sadler, Digital Content Producer, Global Railway Review

With temperatures expected to drop over the coming days and snow predicted in some parts of the UK, Network Rail prepares its orange army and winter fleet to reduce any resulting delays.

First test train operated by ETCS runs on Thameslink route

16 December 2015 | By Katie Sadler, Digital Content Producer, Global Railway Review

A test train has for the first time operated under control of the ETCS (European Train Control System) marking six years of development work by the Thameslink Programme.

Open level crossings barrier programme complete

14 December 2015 | By Katie Sadler, Digital Content Producer, Global Railway Review

A programme designed to fit more than 60 open level crossings with barriers is now complete, improving safety and reducing the risk of a road vehicle collision with a train.

Network Rail awards alliance East West Rail Phase 2 contract

7 December 2015 | By Katie Sadler, Digital Content Producer, Global Railway Review

Network Rail has awarded a contract for the design and construction of the East West Rail Phase 2 scheme to a joint alliance comprising of Atkins, Laing O’Rourke and VolkerRail.