Latest Network Rail News
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Unlimited Free WiFi Now Available to Passengers at Liverpool Lime Street Station
Passengers at Liverpool Lime Street station can now get free, unlimited WiFi that’s fast enough to support video calls and streaming.
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East Coast Upgrade: NR Prepares to Connect 11,000t Tunnel to Existing Track
This month Network Rail will connect a new tunnel north of Peterborough to the existing railway as part of the East Coast Upgrade project.
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Passenger Trains Repurposed to Deliver Parcels into City Centres
High-speed parcel deliveries to city centres will soon be made by converted passenger trains showcases Network Rail and Orion.
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Further Northern City Line Closures Announced to Keep East Coast Digital Project on Track
Further weekend closures of the Northern City Line have been confirmed to enable work on the East Coast Digital Programme.
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Network Rail Lays First Recycled Plastic Railway Sleepers
Network Rail lays its first composite railway sleepers across the weight-restricted Sherrington Viaduct between Salisbury and Warminster.
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West Coast Main Line Signalling Gets Major Investment
Work begins this July on a major project to improve railway signalling on a key section of the West Coast main line in the UK’s North West.
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ORR Begins UK Rail Infrastructure Planning for 2024–2029
The ORR has launched the 2023 Periodic Review – the process for determining the funding needed for Britain’s rail network from 2024-2029.
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Scottish Government Unveils Levenmouth Rail Link Plans
Scotland's Levenmouth rail link to be double tracked and electrified says Scottish Government Transport Minister Graeme Dey.
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Network Rail Chooses Siemens Mobility for Devon and Cornwall Re-signalling
Network Rail has awarded Siemens Mobility the contract to deliver GRIP stages 4-8 of the Devon and Cornwall re-signalling programme.
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British Cables Company Gains Agreement with Network Rail
British Cables Company (BCC) has gained a 5-year framework agreement to supply a range of specialist cables to Network Rail.
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Network Rail Reports Rail Freight Growth in Eastern Region
Network Rail says that more freight is now being transported across one of its busiest business regions than before the pandemic.
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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.