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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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UK government establishes new public body to end fragmentation of UK railways

20 May 2021 | By Global Railway Review

The UK government has announced the formation of a new public body, Great British Railways, which will bring the UK's railways under single, accountable national leadership.

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ORR outlines need for competition be improved in UK railway signalling market

13 May 2021 | By Global Railway Review

ORR has raised its concerns regarding the two main players in the UK's railway signalling market, stating that competition needs to be improved for alternative companies.

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UK’s Rail Supply Group launches Work Pipeline Visibility Charter

10 May 2021 | By Global Railway Review

RSG's Work Pipeline Visibility Charter asks businesses in the rail supply chain to commit to sharing their work pipeline information with their suppliers.

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Rail cable theft – far from a victimless crime

3 May 2021 | By James Nattrass

James Nattrass, Network Rail’s Director of Incident Management and Operational Security, reflects on the repercussions of metal theft from the railway – an issue that is, sadly, still prevalent, despite COVID-19 – and the progress that continues to be made in tackling it.

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All UK railway station managing companies commit to sustainability pledge

28 April 2021 | By Global Railway Review

Following the publication of the Sustainable Stations: Best Practice Guide, all station managing companies in the UK have pledged their commitment to making the country's railway stations more sustainable.

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UK rail industry and campaign groups call for electrification to be a government priority

22 April 2021 | By Global Railway Review

In order to meet the government’s legally binding net zero commitments, 15 UK rail industry stakeholders have called for an immediate programme of electrification.

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The rail industry is suffering from a mental health crisis: What can, and should, we do about it?

12 April 2021 | By April Welsh, Tom Buick

Mental health and wellbeing are finally getting recognised – but with the COVID-19 pandemic exacerbating the problems, the rail industry still needs to do more. At Atkins, April Welsh and Tom Buick learnt about the mental health crisis after setting up a Mindfulness At Work group and discovered how the industry…

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Roundtable: The Future of Train Stations

8 April 2021 | By Global Railway Review

The rail industry continually strives to identify ways to ensure that train users have the best possible experience, and travelling through train stations plays a huge part in this. Although train stations are understandably much quieter at the moment, passengers will eventually return – so, how will train stations adapt…

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Global Railway Review Issue 2 2021

6 April 2021 | By Global Railway Review

In this issue, we feature articles from leading industry experts on a vast range of topics including: the progress of the Hamburg/Bremen–Hanover rail project and its future opportunities; the value of Rail Freight Corridor ‘Amber’ to the overall network of RFCs; a Roundtable on the Future of Train Stations; and…

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Transpennine Route Upgrade reaches major regulatory milestone

2 April 2021 | By Global Railway Review

Britain's Transpennine Route Upgrade rail infrastructure programme has reached a major regulatory milestone with the submission of the Transport and Works Act Order (TWAO) for the Huddersfield to Westtown (Dewsbury) section.

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‘rail-5G’ to be rolled out on part of the South Western Railway network

24 March 2021 | By evo-rail

The 'rail-5G' solution offers a unique opportunity to improve connectivity for rail infrastructure and customers, greatly enhancing the customer experience.

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Greater Anglia’s MD reflects on a year of operation amidst COVID-19

22 March 2021 | By Global Railway Review

Jamie Burles looks back on how Greater Anglia ensured safe and reliable journeys for its passengers during 2020, which has continued into 2021, whilst simultaneously continuing its development and sustainability efforts.

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UK government to restore Dartmoor rail line with £40.5 million investment

19 March 2021 | By Global Railway Review

With the investment coming from the UK government's Restoring Your Railway Fund, the line between Exeter and Okehampton will be re-opened to passengers all year round, instead of just during the summer.

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GB Railfreight signs contract to operate Network Rail’s RIDC Melton test facility

19 March 2021 | By Global Railway Review

GB Railfreight will operate RIDC Melton, which provides safe and reliable testing environments for new and modified technology within the rail industry, for a total of four years.

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Final Stonehaven report outlines UK rail network resilience improvements

19 March 2021 | By Global Railway Review

The report, commissioned by the UK's Transport Secretary immediately after the Stonehaven incident, includes a range of recommendations to further safeguard the UK's railways from extreme weather.

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