Latest Network Rail News
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Network Rail's RIDC Tests Its First Retrofitted ETCS Train
Alstom has carried out the first testing of a train retrofitted with European Train Control System (ETCS) equipment at Network Rail's RIDC.
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Network Rail Launches Safety Scheme to Monitor Freight Train Wheelsets
Network Rail's new safety scheme will equip more than 15,000 British freight trains with technology to monitor the condition of wheelsets.
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Network Rail Receives Million Pound Fine for Major Health and Safety Breach
An Office of Rail and Road (ORR) Investigation has led to Network Rail being fined 1.4 million GBP for a health and safety breach.
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Reshaping the Railways with Innovation and Insights
Train and Station Innovation for Performance (TSIP) is maximising the benefits of smart technology to bring improvements to the railway indu…
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UK Freight Rail Industry Joins Forces to Improve Safety and Reduce Delays
Network Rail joins with freight rail industry to tackle freight rail delays and safety risks with launch of new programme.
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UK: ORR to Strengthen Scrutiny of Network Rail
The ORR has launched its business plan for 2022/23, with details on how it plans to more closely scrutinise the work of Network Rail.
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UK: New Tool Launched to Help Measure Rail Industry’s Social Value
A new tool has been launched to help measure the social value of rail investments, infrastructure projects and day-to-day operations.
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UK: Great Northern Passengers to Benefit from New Digital Signalling System
A new digital signalling system was commissioned over the bank holiday weekend on Great Northern’s route into the City of London.
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Network Rail Tests Siemens Mobility System in Rough Ride Prediction Trial
Siemens Mobility’s train-borne conditioning monitoring system is one of six solutions being tested in Network Rail’s Lot 1 Operational Trial…
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Efficient Maintenance, Effective Safety and Transformational Asset Management for Signalling Power Supplies
Viper Innovations: Efficient maintenance, effective safety and transformational asset management for signalling power supplies.
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UK: Dartmoor Line Upgrades Begin in Preparation for Hourly Services
Network Rail will start engineering upgrades on parts of the Dartmoor Line next week, ahead of the introduction of new hourly services.
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ORR and Network Rail Work to Increase Signalling Market Competition
Network Rail and the Office of Rail and Road are collaborating to increase competitiveness and lower costs in the rail signalling market.
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Siemens Mobility and Network Rail Upgrade 10,000 Cab Radios
Siemens Mobility and Network Rail are celebrating the milestone of having upgraded 10,000 of 11,700 cab radios to the latest V4.0 version.
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Network Rail Suppliers Sign Up to Science-Based Targets Climate Change Initiative
Over two thirds of suppliers (67%) have committed to Network Rail’s science-based targets initiative aimed at limiting carbon emissions.
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UK: Spring Weather Helps with Inverness Airport Station Development
Development of the new two-platform Inverness Airport station is progressing successfully, Network Rail has reported.
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Alstom Awarded Phase 5 London Victoria Re-Signalling Contract
Network Rail has awarded Alstom the contract to deliver Phase 5 of the London Victoria Re-signalling Programme.
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Scotland: First Rails of Levenmouth Rail Link Are Laid
Progress on Scotland's Levenmouth Rail Link is moving ahead of plan as the first sections of rail are laid.
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An Innovation Partnership at the Heart of Great British Rail
TSIP - Train and Station Innovation for Performance is leading significant UK investment to bring improvements to passenger experience and e…
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Network Rail Announces Emergency Funding to Protect Cambrian Line from Effects of Extreme Weather
Network Rail has announced an additional £2m in emergency funding to help protect the Cambrian Line from future extreme weather events
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UK: Network Rail Works with Alstom on Portsmouth Direct Upgrade Project
Alstom has won a £49 million signalling contract as part of Network Rail's Portsmouth Direct upgrade project.
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UK: LiDAR Helps Protect 19th Century Railway Viaduct
Laser scanners and drones have been used to plan essential maintenance of the 19th century Whalley railway viaduct in Lancashire.
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Scotland: Work Begins on Levenmouth Rail Link
Network Rail has begun construction of the Levenmouth Rail Link, including the removal of the old track bed.
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Carlisle Station Receives £6.5m Overhaul
Network Rail has overhauled platforms at Carlisle station for a total sum of 6.5 million GBP, improving drainage and fitting tactile paving.
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UK: Network Rail Enlists Sniffer Dogs in Crackdown on Metal Theft
Network Rail has introduced specially trained sniffer dogs to track down the metal thieves that cause major delays to services.