Latest Network Rail News
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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…
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Alstom Wins Signalling Contract in London
Alstom has won a three-year signalling contract with Network Rail to upgrade the equipment in the London Victoria area.
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Flood-Damaged Edinburgh-Glasgow Line to Reopen
The Edinburgh-Glasgow railway line was serious damaged by flooding on 12 August. Following repairs, it will reopen on 21 September.
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Network Rail to Begin Recovery of Stonehaven Derailment Wreckage
Following preparatory works, including building a 900m road and bridge over farmland, the work of recovering the derailed train can begin.
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Edinburgh-Glasgow Line Seriously Damaged by Flooding
The main line connecting Edinburgh and Glasgow has sustained serious damage following flooding from the nearby Union canal.
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West Coast Main Line Gets £3.4m Electrification Upgrade
Network Rail is investing £3.4m in upgrading the overhead line equipment on the West Coast Main Line as part of the Great North Rail Project…
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Viper Innovations Gains Network Rail Product Approval for CableGuardian
Viper Innovations is pleased to announce CableGuardian has successfully received product approval by Network Rail and is available for order…
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Newcastle Central Station Gets the Go Ahead
The go-ahead has been given for Newcastle Central Station to have the area to the front of it redeveloped to improve passenger access.
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3Squared Signs Competency Management Solution Deal with Network Rail
Digital technology consultancy 3Squared has signed a 3-year deal to supply its RailSmart Competency Management Solution to Network Rail.
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London–Cardiff Electrification Fully Completed
Network Rail has completed the electrification of the London-Cardiff line by installing overhead wires through the 7km Severn Tunnel.
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Network Rail Unveils Dawlish Sea Wall Plans
Network Rail has unveiled plans for the remaining section of new sea wall at Dawlish, with works on the first section ongoing.
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West Coast Main Line: Full Line Speed Restored in Kilsby Tunnel
Kilsby Tunnel on the West Coast Main Line has undergone major repair works during the coronavirus slowdown to fix track flooding issues.
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Coronavirus Response: Signalling Training Centre Opens in Wales
Network Rail's call for more signalling staff to weather the coronavirus pandemic has moved forward with the opening of a training centre.
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Network Rail Commits to Immediate Supplier Payments
Network Rail says it is moving to immediate payments for its suppliers to avoid cashflow issues and keep the supply chain strong.