Latest Network Rail News
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Network Rail Completes Upgrade Work at London King’s Cross
No trains ran to or from London King’s Cross this past weekend as work continued on Network Rail’s East Coast Upgrade.
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Euston Station First in UK to Make Announcements in British Sign Language
Euston has become the first station in the UK to offer updates on disruptions in British Sign Language, making the station more accessible.
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Regulator Says Network Rail Performance in NW&C Region Is Improving
A year on from its investigation into poor train performance in the NW&C region, the ORR has announced that progress has been made.
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Network Rail’s Delivery Plans Broadly on Track Says ORR
The Office of Rail and Road (ORR) has found Network Rail’s progress in delivering against its Control Period 6 (CP6) plans broadly on track.
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Significant Signalling Power Supply Failure Avoided Using CableGuardian
Viper Innovations’ CableGuardian system was called into action by Network Rail Engineers on the West Coast Mainline.
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London King’s Cross Track Upgrade Reaches Final Stage
Work is underway on the final stage of a major project to transform London King’s Cross’ track layout, which will reduce congestion.
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ORR Concerned about Siemens and Alstom Market Dominance
In its update paper into the state of the British railway signalling market, the ORR has expressed concern about Siemens / Alstom dominance.
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Network Rail and RIBA Announce Railway Station Design Competition Winner
Edinburgh-based 7N Architects has won a Network Rail and RIBA competition to shape Britain’s future railways.
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Network Rail Completes Extensive Bank Holiday Upgrades
Network Rail completed extensive upgrades to the line between Euston and Scotland over the early May bank holiday weekend.
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Network Rail Listed Times Top 50 Employer for Women
Network Rail has been listed as a Times Top 50 Employer for Women for the year 2021 following steps by the organisation to be more inclusive…
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Network Rail Invites Private Sector to Invest £1 Billion in Telecoms Infrastructure
Network Rail has invited private sector companies to invest £1 billion in telecoms infrastructure to upgrade the country's railway network.
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Network Rail Approves Tier 1 and 2 Trials for Bender UK Rail Signalling Power Protection System
Network Rail has approved Bender UK’s RS4 Rail Signalling Power Protection system for Tier 1 and 2 live trial installations.
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Webinar: Innovation in TCAID Technology for Leaf-Fall Season
In this webinar you will gain an understanding/knowledge of the TCAID technology and the development of and improvements to the new TCAID.
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Transport Committee Calls for Rolling Programme of Electrification
The Transport Committee has published a report, Trains Fit for the Future?, which calls for a 30-year rolling programme of electrification.
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Pinpointing Core to Earth Faults for a Safer Rail Network
Bender’s Rail Signalling Power Monitoring systems have been the principal method of tracking and locating faults on railways for two decades…
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Network Rail Publishes Railway Resilience Report following Stonehaven Derailment
Network Rail has published an updated report on the resilience of the railways following the Stonehaven derailment.
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Network Rail Begins Decommissioning Work at Old Oak Common Site
Following the formal handover of the Heathrow Express depot to Network Rail, NR will begin its decommissioning work in preparation for HS2.
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TfNSW Extends Network Rail Consulting's Digital Systems Integration Contract
Transport for New South Wales has extended Network Rail Consulting's digital systems integration contract until 2024.
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Southampton Upgrade Enables 775m Freight Trains
Network Rail completes the Southampton Freight Train Lengthening project, allowing freight trains of up to 775m to Southampton.
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East Coast Upgrades at King's Cross to Kick Off at the End of February
Network Rail to begin works at London King's Cross station at the end of February as part of the 1.2 billion GBP East Coast Main Line.
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Network Rail and Partners Launch Tram Train Pilot Learning Hub
Network Rail and its partners have launched the tram train pilot learning hub, a "comprehensive body of learning" that is free to access.
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Network Rail Announces Euston HS2 and West Coast Main Line Works
Network Rail has announced major works at Euston for the construction of the HS2 terminus and on the West Coast Main Line in 2021.
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Phase 2 of Dawlish Sea Wall Repair Begins with Wavewalker
The second section of the Dawlish sea wall is being built using the 'Wavewalker', a floating barge that can withstand high tidal ranges.
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Network Rail Grants Full Acceptance for CableGuardian®
Network Rail approves Viper Innovations CableGuardian® for AC electrified routes making the system fully approved across Network Rail region…