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Network Rail announce new Managing Director for Eastern region
Network Rail have announced the appointment of Jake Kelly as…
Network Rail have announced the appointment of Jake Kelly as the new Managing Director of its Eastern region.
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Transpennine Route Upgrade’s first electric wires now in place
30 miles of electric wires have been installed between Church…
30 miles of electric wires have been installed between Church Fenton and Colton Junction as part of the Transpennine Route Upgrade.
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Yorkshire’s new electric railway set to cut carbon and slash journey times
The first miles of new electrical overhead wires are now…
The first miles of new electrical overhead wires are now up in Yorkshire for the first time in over 25 years, it is the first step in a cleaner and faster journey for passengers.
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Network Rail completes London King’s Cross improvement scheme
The project to replace the over 40-year-old tracks and track…
The project to replace the over 40-year-old tracks and track layout on the 1.5 mile approach into London King's Cross station has been completed.
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Network Rail has confirmed new Route Director appointments
As Network Rail's 14 new routes go live, Britain's infrastructure…
As Network Rail's 14 new routes go live, Britain's infrastructure manager has appointed new Route Directors to oversee the day-to-day operations, maintenance and delivery of train performance in their respective areas.
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New regional Managing Directors announced at Network Rail
As part of a new 'passenger first' initiative at Network…
As part of a new 'passenger first' initiative at Network Rail, the new Managing Directors are hoped to drive the change throughout the company.
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LNER announces new Azuma trains will enter service in May
The first Azuma train will run on the London -…
The first Azuma train will run on the London - Leeds route, with further trains being phased into service on the rest of the route over the coming months.
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Partner needed to deliver digital transformation programme on ECML
The Railway Systems Integration Partner (RSIP) will be appointed via…
The Railway Systems Integration Partner (RSIP) will be appointed via a framework contract worth up to £45 million over eight years.
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Leeds Station to be transformed with multiple upgrades
Major investment in Leeds is set to continue after schemes…
Major investment in Leeds is set to continue after schemes to improve both train journeys and the look and feel of the station were announced.
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Green initiatives on the East Coast Main Line deemed a success
The sustainable efforts have helped Network Rail achieve a BREAAM…
The sustainable efforts have helped Network Rail achieve a BREAAM excellent rating - the second highest rating given by the Building Research Establishment’s method of assessing, rating and certifying the sustainability of buildings.
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UK’s first tram train enters service between Rotherham and Sheffield
Following the pilot of the UK’s first tram train, it…
Following the pilot of the UK’s first tram train, it is hoped that other areas across the country will realise its potential as an alternative option for urban mobility.
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Rail freight upgrade to boost UK businesses and local economy
A project is underway to upgrade the rail route between…
A project is underway to upgrade the rail route between Doncaster and Immingham which looks to keep traffic off the roads.
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Network Rail procurement launched to find partner for digital transformation
Looking for a train control partner, Network Rail are preparing…
Looking for a train control partner, Network Rail are preparing for the deployment of ETCS on the first major digital railway.
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Network Rail’s plan to improve East Coast Main Line is approved
More services, new trains, reduced congestion and shorter journey times…
More services, new trains, reduced congestion and shorter journey times will be present on the rail network once Network Rail’s upgrades are complete.
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Boost in services on UK East Coast route
The biggest boost to Saturday services in 25 years will…
The biggest boost to Saturday services in 25 years will happen this December on the UK’s East Coast route, as part of a £140 million investment by Virgin Trains.