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UK government plans to make private level crossings safer
The UK’s Department for Transport (DfT) have unveiled plans which it hopes will improve signage to protect motorists and pedestrians using private level crossings.
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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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Midlands Rail Hub submits £2 billion rail upgrade and transformation plan
The Midlands Rail Hub has outlined plans of up to £2 billion for new and improved rail infrastructure, to be completed between 2024-2033.
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Network Rail delivers second-tier of investment for signalling across the UK
Network Rail has announced the second instalment of investment for signalling across the UK which is estimated to cost in excess of £215 million.
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Network Rail’s new regions go live to improve performance for passengers
Significant changes at Network Rail are underway, designed to deliver better performance and punctuality for Britain’s passengers and rail freight.
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Passengers and freight are integral to the development of the railways
Network Rail's R&D programme of innovative projects aimed at transforming rail travel, highlights how passengers and freight must remain central to the developments.
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ILCAD: Would you run the risk at a level crossing?
Today (6 June 2019) is International Level Crossing Awareness Day and this year, ILCAD is focused on professional drivers to remind them that stopping for the red lights at a level crossing can be the most important stop of the day.
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Network Rail achieves a 97 per cent diesel-free “Site of the Future”
The use of solar lighting and power generation has proven the viability of a sustainable ‘Site of the Future’ at a major rail renewal project at Llanwern, South Wales.
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Delayed train? It could be due to the weather
It can be incredibly frustrating to be late as a result of a train delay, but delays are often enforced to protect the public from serious accidents. It is better to be late and arrive safely!
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Cameras installed at level crossing to catch motorists breaking the law
Cameras across the north of England have been implemented at level crossings to catch those who endanger lives by breaking the law at the crossings.
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Women Inspiring Rail: A Q&A with Harriet Berwick, SilverRail Technologies
In the second interview for Global Railway Review's Women Inspiring Rail series, Harriet Berwick, Product Manager at SilverRail Technologies, discusses her proudest moments in rail so far and who has been an inspiration during her rail career.
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Near misses on railways across Wales have quadrupled in one year
New figures released by Network Rail revealed that last year there were 25 near misses on railways across Wales compared to six the previous year.
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London Bridge station has been named building of the year
London Bridge station has clinched top spot as part of the Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA) regional awards for London for building of the year.
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British freight companies call for a more connected railway
The British rail freight industry has called for a joined-up railway system to build upon the £1.7 billion of economic benefits that is already drives.
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Traffic management partner needed for digital transformation programme
As part of the on-going East Coast Main Line (ECML) digital transformation programme, Network Rail is looking for a partner to work on the first inter-city development and deployment of modern in-cab signalling.
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New regional Managing Directors announced at Network Rail
As part of a new 'passenger first' initiative at Network Rail, the new Managing Directors are hoped to drive the change throughout the company.