Network Rail News Page 14
Storm damage suspends rail services between Sleaford and Lincoln
A bank slip which was caused by the extreme weather before Christmas has suspended all rail services on the line between Sleaford and Lincoln. East Midlands Trains will provide road replacement transport until Monday 12 January as Network Rail teams work to repair the damage.
Network Rail investment programme delivers bigger, better UK railway
A record-breaking programme of upgrades to Britain’s rail network was successfully completed over the Christmas and New Year period, providing new tracks, new and longer platforms, new lifts and footbridges at stations, upgraded signalling equipment and electrification equipment to allow cleaner, faster electric trains to run.
Station retail continues to outshine high street
Retail sales at Britain’s biggest and busiest railway stations continue to significantly outperform the high street, latest figures from Network Rail show.
£15m to improve the railway at Whiteball tunnel
From 18 January, Network Rail will be carrying out works to repair Whiteball tunnel to prevent the ageing structure from deteriorating. In addition, work will be carried out to expand the drainage system and to improve the embankment around the area as part of a wider programme to alleviate flood risks posed by extreme weather.
Network Rail delivers first phase of UK’s North West electrification
Electric trains have started to operate over the railway between Newton Le Willows and Castlefield junction outside Manchester Piccadilly, marking the commissioning of the first phase of the £400m North West electrification project on time and under budget.
Major investment in Manchester’s railway this Christmas
Major improvements will be getting underway at Manchester Victoria this Christmas as Network Rail delivers the next stage of its plan to electrify the railway throughout Manchester and the North West.
Glasgow Central unveils new memorial to fallen colleagues
Glasgow Central station has unveiled a new memorial stone as part of its Armistice Day service this morning (Monday, November 11). The polished, black granite memorial, dedicated to railway staff who died in WW2 and subsequent conflicts, was unveiled by veterans during the station’s commemorative service and two-minute silence.
£43m Peterborough station improvements to be completed over Christmas
Network Rail is set to complete the final major milestone of the £43m improvement scheme at Peterborough station over the Christmas period, increasing capacity on the railway and creating a transport gateway fit for growing railway demand.
Improving overhead line reliability on the West Coast Main Line
Network Rail is delivering a major investment programme to reduce delays caused by overhead line failures on the busiest section of the West Coast Main Line.
‘Lifetime railwayman’ Chris Gibb to join Network Rail
Network Rail has today announced the appointment of one of Britain’s most experienced rail industry figures, Chris Gibb, as a non-executive director. Mr Gibb, 50, has worked in the rail industry for more than 30 years and is currently chief operating officer of Virgin Rail Group.
First steps towards the Chase Line’s electric future
Electric trains on the Chase Line will move a step closer this Autumn as Network Rail starts work to electrify the railway between Walsall, Cannock and Rugeley Trent Valley. The project will see 15 miles of railway electrified to connect to existing electric railway at Walsall and Rugeley and provide a better service for passengers using the route.
Network Rail reveals East Coast main line investment plan
Network Rail today revealed details of an investment plan of £15m, aimed at improving the reliability of the infrastructure and punctuality of train services on the East Coast main line.