Latest Network Rail News
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UK: ORR Gives Go-Ahead for Opening of New Beaulieu Park Station
The Office of Rail and Road (ORR) has given official authorisation for the opening of Beaulieu Park railway station.
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New Chiltern Railways Trains to Increase Passenger Capacity by 10,000 Seats a Day
Chiltern Railways has showcased its new Mark 5A trains, which will add more than 10,000 more seats for customers each weekday.
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Network Rail Launches First National Railway Clock Redesign in 50 Years
Network Rail has unveiled the first redesign of the railway's national clock design in over 50 years at London Bridge station.
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Two New Lifts Installed at Warwick Station
A set of two new lifts have been installed at Warwick station, connecting to the station's subway and providing step-free access.
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Railway 200: Scotland Welcomes 'Inspiration' Train
Inspiration Train, part of the Railway 200 programme, started its Scottish leg of its nationwide tour in Glasgow this weekend.
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UK: Okehampton Interchange Begins to Take Shape
Okehampton Interchange railway station has reached a new milestone with the installation of a lift shaft, footbridge span and staircase.
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Network Rail Unveils Leaf-Busting 'Ctrl Alt Deleaf' Train
Network Rail has revealed its new leaf-busting train, 'Ctrl Alt Deleaf', which will enter operation across the UK rail network this week.
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Network Rail Completes Improvement Work on 160-Year-Old Viaduct
A railway viaduct in the Peak District has seen major improvements as work has now concluded to strengthen the 160-year-old structure.
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Network Rail Completes In-Cab Signalling Test Using LNER Azuma Train
Network Rail has completed a series of at-speed tests of digital in-cab signalling utilising an LNER Azuma train.
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Network Rail Opens Poll to Name New Doncaster Training Facility
Network Rail is turning to the public to choose the name for its new railway training facility in Doncaster.
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South Eastern Railway & East Kent Railway Sign MoU for Railway Materials and Equipment
An agreement between the South Eastern & East Kent Railways will see railway materials and equipment donated from the former to the latter.
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UK: ORR Approves Upgrades for Newquay Station
A slew of upgrades for Newquay station have been officially authorised by The Office of Rail and Road (ORR).
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UK: Accessibility Improvements at Grays Station with Two New Lifts
c2c has announced the installation of two new lifts at Grays station following an investment of 9 million GBP into the site in Essex.
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West Highland Line to Close for Essential Repairs and Maintenance
The West Highland Line is set to close between 7-17 November as essential repairs and maintenance work takes place across the tracks.
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Network Rail & WSP Partner for Framework to Improve Rail Flood Preparations
Network Rail and WSP have partnered for a framework that seeks to improve the UK's railways readiness for potential floods & coastal erosion…
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DfT Announces 26 Passenger Experience Improvement Projects Across UK Rail
The DfT has announced the commencement of twenty-six new projects aimed at improving passenger passenger experience on the UK's rail network…
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Midlands Rail Hub Selects Delivery Partners Ahead of £1.75bn Upgrade
The Midlands Rail Hub project has appointed four delivery partners as it moves forward with plans for a potential 1.75 billion GBP programme…
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Network Rail Signs MOU with Met Office
Network Rail has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Met Office to speed up processes related to weather-based research.
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Network Rail Issues August Bank Holiday Travel Advisory
Network Rail has advised that passengers should check their journeys before travelling this August bank holiday weekend.
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Drainage, CP7 & the Implications for Rail Safety
Naylor has supported Network Rail’s focus on drainage in CP7 as climate challenges grow across Britain’s rail network.
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New Initiative Expands Advance Ticket Availability in Northern England
A new customer initiative is aiming to expand the availability of advanced train tickets across government owned train operators in the UK.
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Network Rail Appoints Jeremy Westlake as Chief Executive
Network Rail has announced its appointment of Jeremy Westlake, current Chief Financial Officer, as its new Chief Executive.
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New Survey Aims to Gauge Passenger Satisfaction on British Railway
A new survey has been launched that aims to gauge passenger satisfaction across Britain's railway network.
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Network Rail Test Tracks – A Reimagined Future at RSN 2025
Network Rail’s RIDC sites play a key role in the development of new rail systems across the UK – and they're about to get a makeover.