Latest Network Rail News
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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.
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Network Rail Issues Birmingham Travel Advice Ahead of Black Sabbath Farewell Show
Network Rail has issued travel advice ahead of a busy weekend in Birmingham as Black Sabbath plan to take their final bow at Villa Park.
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UK: ETCS Upgrade Work Begins on 16 HSTs
Work has officially begun on the fitting of digital in-cab signalling technology on a set of High Speed Trains (HSTs) in the UK.
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Network Rail Approves Accessibility Improvements at Southend East Station
Network Rail has awarded a new contract to Octavius for the improvement of accessibility at Southend East station for c2c passengers.
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Network Rail, Freshwave & Neos Partner to Strengthen UK Signal Network
Network Rail, Freshwave and Neos Networks have formed a new partnership to eliminate signal blackspots along Britain's rail network.