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Rail Minister makes commitment to combat suicide rate on UK railways
With a total of 2,233 lifesaving suicide interventions made on the railways in 2019/20, the UK Rail Minister has committed to achieving more.
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Network Rail
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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Network Rail introduces new touchscreen passenger information displays
The user-friendly information displays have been installed at Waterloo, London Bridge, Victoria, Charing Cross and Clapham Junction stations.
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Network Rail uses laser and drone technology in viaduct restoration project
As part of Network Rail's £2.1 million Great North Rail Project investment, North Yorkshire’s iconic Ribblehead viaduct was 3D scanned and turned into a computer model by surveyors.
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UK’s West Coast main line and Euston Station to undergo major upgrades in 2021
The upgrade works will bring much-needed capacity to the West Coast main line and enable the new HS2 terminus to be built.
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Research focuses on cost-efficient electrification of UK rail network
Demonstrating cost-efficient electrification has been a key component of moving away from the more traditional pattern of boom-and-bust infrastructure building.
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UK digital signalling project gains additional £1.2 million in government funding
The funding will accelerate feasibility work for digital signalling on vital sections of the West Coast Main Line, Midland Main Line and East Anglia route.
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New research project aims to improve rail navigation technology
The project aims to tackle one of the rail sector’s biggest challenges: How to pinpoint the accurate location of a moving train.
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UK’s largest single passenger information display introduced at London Victoria Station
The five metre by 2.5m full-colour LED display is the largest and clearest single passenger information display in the UK.
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Network Rail grants full product acceptance for cable monitoring system
Network Rail has approved the use of Viper Innovations’ cable monitoring system for AC electrified routes, making the system fully approved for use across all Network Rail regions.
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Construction of new Gatwick Airport station concourse begins
The redevelopment of Gatwick Airport's station will improve accessibility, enhance the passenger experience and provide more space for passengers.
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Network Rail sets world-first targets to help limit global warming
By taking ambitious climate actions, Network Rail are playing a key part in supporting the UK government’s target to achieve net-zero emissions by 2050.
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Railway metal thefts cost taxpayers £1.7m and disrupts passengers
Surprise scrap dealer site visits by Network Rail and the British Transport Police have taken place in recent weeks across the West Midlands and Warwickshire to ensure dealers are not trading stolen metal.
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Eco-friendly new seating installed at Liverpool Street station
Created by acclaimed designer Johan Berhin, the new seating represents a significant upgrade in comfort, style and convenience, with tables and USB charging points built in to improve the journey experience for passengers.
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Are timetables the key to unlocking rail’s potential?
Chris Nuttall, Managing Consultant at Atkins, explores how rail travel in Britain can be transformed by reducing journey times, significantly improving frequencies and relieving overcrowding.
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Network Rail rolls out free Wi-Fi at major railway stations
Free and unlimited Wi-Fi service has gone live at Victoria, Euston and London Bridge stations, with more major stations to follow during 2021.
