Latest Network Rail News
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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.
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UK Rail Industry Launches New December 2025 Timetable
The UK rail network has introduced timetable changes across other parts of the national network, effective from Sunday 14 December 2025.
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UK: New Ravensthorpe Station to Open in 2028
Ravensthorpe station will close on Sunday 14 December to facilitate work on a new, modernised station adjacent to its current location.
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Network Rail Delivers Hydrogen by Rail
Network Rail, in collaboration with Freightliner and GeoPura, has transported hydrogen for the first time along Britain's rail network.
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Network Rail Advises Passengers to Plan Ahead as Crews Tackle Christmas Jigsaw Project
Journeys to and from London Euston will see disruption as Network Rail prepares to tackle 'Britain's Biggest Christmas Jigsaw'.
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UK: Multiple East Coast Main Line Trains Use Digital Signalling for the First Time
The UK has seen its first instance of two trains simultaneously operating with ETCS on an inter-city main line after tests on the East Coast…
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Network Rail Completes £15 Million West Highland Line Improvement Project
Network Rail has completed delivery on a £15 million improvement project on the West Highland Line connecting Crianlarich and Fort William.
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Hotshot Thermal Imaging Train to Prevent Delays on SWR Services
South Western Railway (SWR) & Network Rail have announced trials of new thermal imaging technology that aims to help prevent delays.
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Peninsula Transport Debuts Superfast Wi-Fi Pilot at Paddington
Peninsula Transport has presented the UK’s first ‘next generation’ Superfast Wi-Fi Pilot onboard a GWR Intercity train at Paddington Station…
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Network Rail Carries Out UK's First Low-Carbon Track Renewal
Network Rail has replaced 1,150 yards of plain line track with low-carbon materials – completing the UK's first low-carbon track renewal.
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UK: £320 Million Signalling Upgrade Complete between Farncombe and Petersfield
Network Rail has announced the completion of a £320 million signalling upgrade between Farncombe and Petersfield.
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Amey Awarded Position on Network Rail Wales and Western Ecology Framework
Amey has been awarded a position on the Network Rail Wales and Western Ecology Framework for a three-year period.