Latest Network Rail News
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Two Derby Locations Make Shortlist for New GBR HQ
Two locations in Derby have made the final shortlist for the brand-new Great British Railways (GBR) headquarters.
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Network Rail Signs Deal with RWE for Renewable Energy Supply
Network Rail has signed a new deal advancing its journey towards powering all its offices, depots and managed stations with renewable energy…
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Rail Industry to Phase out Signal Post Telephones in England
The Rail Safety and Standards Board Industry Leadership Group has decided to move away from the use of signal post telephones.
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UK: Network Rail to Restore Two Heritage Structures in Bath
Network Rail will carry out major restoration works on Bath's Sydney Gardens footbridge and eastern entrance to the Box Tunnel.
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New Quantum Navigation Technology Trialled on British Rail Network
New systems are being designed to measure train position with extreme precision via the use of quantum navigation technologies.
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Network Rail Unveils New Maintenance Depot in Manchester
Network Rail has unveiled a brand-new, £10 million rail maintenance depot in Guide Bridge, Greater Manchester.
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Over 1,000 Lifesaving Interventions on Anglia Railway in Five Years
Network Rail has released data that shows that 176 lifesaving interventions took place across the Anglia railway route in 2025.
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How Drones Are Transforming Railway Incident Response
Drones are becoming an important tool, helping railway engineers inspect infrastructure, respond to incidents and keep trains running safely…
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New Government-Backed Deal to Enable Return of Regular Cross-Channel Rail Freight
A new deal will see Network Rail and Platform4 take long-term control of the Barking Eurohub site in east London.
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Work to Commence on Portishead–Bristol Line Restoration
Major work to restore the long-dormant railway linking Portishead and Bristol is set to commence this coming spring.
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Scotland: Major Work Begins to Electrify Borders Railway
Network Rail has announced that it will begin the first stage of electrification on the Borders Railway on Saturday 21 February.
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Planning Permission Approved for Liverpool Street Station Redevelopment
Planning permission has been approved for Network Rail's large-scale redevelopment of Liverpool Street station.
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UK: Scarborough Station Restoration Nears Completion
Network Rail has announced that the £14 million year-long restoration of Scarborough station is nearing completion.
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How the Transpennine Route Upgrade Supports Northern Powerhouse Rail
The Transpennine Route Upgrade is already delivering infrastructure and skills that will support the Northern Powerhouse Rail network.
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Services Resume on West Coast Main Line
The West Coast Main Line has officially reopened following the completion of multiple journey improvement projects.
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Network Rail Releases Fly-Through of Liverpool Street Station Upgrade
Network Rail has released a fly-through video of its plans to transform Liverpool Street into a modern, all-encompassing transport hub.
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New Chairs of Network Rail & DFTO Appointed
A set of two new rail leaders have been appointed to oversee the United Kingdom's railway as the industry prepares for the launch of GBR.
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Network Rail Completes Signalling Overhaul in Carlisle
Network Rail has celebrated the completion of an overhaul of the West Coast Main Line's signalling system in Carlisle.
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Works Begin to Safeguard Folkestone Warren Rail Line
Works have begun to safeguard the South Eastern Railway line through Folkestone Warren, with passenger services set to continue throughout.
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Network Rail Completes Infrastructure Works Across Kent, Sussex and South London
Network Rail has celebrated the completion of a number of key infrastructure upgrades across Kent, Sussex and south London.
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Alstom Completes £49 Million Signalling Upgrade on Portsmouth Direct Line
Alstom has announced the successful delivery of new signalling, first-of-type level crossings and other assets on the Portsmouth Direct line…
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Network Rail Completes £7 Million Freight Improvement Works in Scotland
Network Rail has announced the completion of £7 million worth of rail improvements in North Lanarkshire following a nine-day closure.
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Railway Staff Deliver Presents and Festive Cheer to Leeds Children's Hospital
Railway staff from Northern, TransPennine Express, LNER & Network Rail travelled to Leeds Children's Hospital to spread Christmas cheer.
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Network Rail Names Partners Handling New Midlands Rail Hub
Network Rail has confirmed the four partners that will both design and develop the £1.75 billion Midlands Rail Hub.