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Network Rail: Crossrail 2 ‘vital to London’s economic growth’
Network Rail has thrown its support firmly behind plans for Crossrail 2, a new cross-London railway which would relieve congestion and provide much-needed extra capacity on some of the most crowded sections of the Underground and national rail networks.
Lancaster and Fleetwood MP sees improvements first hand
An £8.6m project to provide faster, more efficient rail services at Lancaster has been given the seal of approval by Lancaster and Fleetwood MP Eric Ollerenshaw OBE.
Network Rail launches its 2013 apprenticeship scheme in the east of England
There are around 240 places available on the national 2013 Network Rail advanced apprenticeship scheme, with 13 roles in the Anglia route in Ipswich, Romford, Ely and east London. Network Rail wants educators and young people alike to realise the future career opportunities that an apprenticeship can bring, including a university education at work.
King’s Cross station gets royal seal of approval
The redeveloped King’s Cross station in London has been given the royal seal of approval following a tour of the new train shed and new western concourse by the Prince of Wales and Duchess of Cornwall. The heir to the throne and his wife travelled by tube from Farringdon to King’s Cross station, part of the commemorations of London Underground’s 150th anniversary - and to celebrate the role of engineering and infrastructure in the UK.
Cable gang who cost railway almost £650k are jailed
Six men whose attacks on railway and communications cable across Hertfordshire, Essex, Leicestershire, Buckingham and London cost almost £715,000 have been jailed.
HS2 will form heart of re-shaped railway for Britain
Network Rail has today welcomed the Government’s announcement on the proposed route of HS2 phase 2 as a once-in-a-generation opportunity to transform both the railway and connectivity in this country.
Boost for passengers and economy as £20m new stations fund opens to bids
Local communities are to get improved access to rail services in England and Wales thanks to a £20m fund which will help towards the cost of building new stations.
Rail Minister sees rail history meet rail future in York
Rail Minister, Rt Hon Simon Burns MP, today saw the old and the new working in harmony at rail sites in York.
Network Rail breaks track record
Another track record was broken over Christmas when Network Rail’s track renewal system enjoyed a rare period of unbroken work on the West Coast main line.
Join as apprentice to earn your degree, says Network Rail chief
There are around 240 places available on the 2013 Network Rail advanced apprenticeship scheme, and chief executive David Higgins wants parents, educators and young people alike to realise the future career opportunities that an apprenticeship can bring, including a university education at work.
Network Rail digs deep to relay West Coast tunnel
Speeds on part of the West Coast main line will be returning to 100mph after Network Rail and its contractors replaced the railway through a tunnel.
Ten-year deal powers Britain’s biggest rail electrification programme in a generation
Network Rail has awarded EDF Energy a ten-year deal for the supply of low carbon electricity to power Britain’s growing electrified rail network.