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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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Network Rail regional route MD renews pledge to work with communities

11 November 2015 | By Katie Sadler, Digital Content Producer, Global Railway Review

New regional route managing director of Network Rail, Rob McIntosh, highlights the importance of the electrification and upgrade of two major rail lines and vows to engage with local communities to provide economic growth.

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Railway maintenance transformed by smartphone technology

4 November 2015 | By Katie Sadler, Digital Content Producer, Global Railway Review

Railway maintenance is being revolutionised by smartphone technology according to Network Rail who supplied 25,000 iOS devices to its workforce.

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New Oxford to London rail link opens

26 October 2015 | By Katie Sadler, Digital Content Producer, Global Railway Review

A new Oxford to London rail link has opened thanks to a £320 million investment by franchise operator Chiltern Railways and Network Rail.

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Allerton Depot opens following £23m upgrade to maintain electric trains

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

Allerton Depot has been transformed thanks to a £23 million upgrade to service Northern Rail’s new fleet of electric trains.

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Kaye appointed Network Rail Strategy Director

8 October 2015 | By Katie Sadler, Digital Content Producer, Global Railway Review

Jo Kaye takes up the role of Network Rail Strategy Director and becomes a member of the authority’s executive committee.

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Manchester Victoria opens after £44 million redevelopment

6 October 2015 | By Katie Sadler, Digital Content Producer, Global Railway Review

The newly modernised Manchester Victoria Station opened to the public on 06 October 2015 following a £44 million redevelopment programme.

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Rail electrification work on TransPennine and Midland Mainline resumes

30 September 2015 | By Katie Sadler, Digital Content Producer, Global Railway Review

Under plans announced on 30 September 2015, rail electrification work will restart on TransPennine and Midland Mainline routes as part of a plan to re-establish Network Rail’s upgrade programme.

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New research highlights economic benefits of Crossrail 2

28 September 2015 | By Katie Sadler, Digital Content Producer, Global Railway Review

Economic benefits of Crossrail 2 could stretch far beyond the proposed route according to new research carried out by TfL and Network Rail.

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Rail industry contributes £10 billion to British economy

22 September 2015 | By Katie Sadler, Digital Content Producer, Global Railway Review

According to research carried out by Oxera on behalf of the Rail Delivery Group, Britain’s rail industry contributes up to £10.1 billion in added value to the economy.

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Planned London Bridge station public space and entrance revealed

22 September 2015 | By Katie Sadler, Digital Content Producer, Global Railway Review

Network Rail has released images displaying a new public space and entrance planned for Tooley Street at London Bridge station.

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£750m Birmingham New Street opens to public

21 September 2015 | By Katie Sadler, Digital Content Producer, Global Railway Review

After five years and at a cost of £750 million, Birmingham New Street station opened its doors to the public on Sunday 20 September 2015.

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First project on Network Rail Panel Framework complete

17 September 2015 | By Katie Sadler, Digital Content Producer, Global Railway Review

The first rail systems enhancement project, part of the Network Rail Panel Framework, has been completed increasing line capacity between Manchester and Blackburn.

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Birmingham New Street retail space doubles as completion nears

15 September 2015 | By Katie Sadler, Digital Content Producer, Global Railway Review

Network Rail confirms a further 18 retailers ahead of Birmingham New Street station’s grand opening on Sunday 20 September 2015.

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First rails arrive at Borough Viaduct for London Bridge Thameslink Programme

15 September 2015 | By Katie Sadler, Digital Content Producer, Global Railway Review

The first rails and ballast have arrived at London Bridge for Borough Viaduct as part of the Thameslink Programme.

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Poor ground conditions delay Farnworth Tunnel project

8 September 2015 | By Katie Sadler, Digital Content Producer, Global Railway Review

Work on the Farnworth Tunnel project has been delayed until December 2015 due exceptionally poor ground conditions.

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