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Network Rail sets out plans for growth in Wales
Network Rail today committed to continuing the biggest investment in Welsh railway infrastructure since the Victorian era. Its plans will reduce costs and deliver more passengers on time than ever before – but the company also warned that tough choices need to be made if the industry is to meet these competing challenges.
Network Rail outlines £37bn programme to overhaul services
The British rail industry today set out a plan to deliver government priorities for rail and respond to the challenge to provide a better value railway for Britain and help drive economic growth. Responding to governments’ plans for the 2014-19 funding period, published in July 2012, the industry’s strategic business plan marks the culmination of a period of extensive cross-industry working to set out a long-term vision for rail in Britain.
New commercial director of retail for Network Rail
Network Rail has appointed Jonathan Crick to join its property division, as commercial director of retail.
Network Rail: Safety improved as level crossings are renewed
Pedestrians walking towards Bolton-le-Sands level crossing can now do so in safety because Network Rail has built a brand new pavement so they don’t have to walk in the road.
National train performance for period 8 is 88.9%
Punctuality on the railways reached 88.9% during period 8, according to monthly performance data released today by Network Rail. The data for Britain’s train services covers the period from 14 October 2012 - 10 November 2012. This compares to 89.3% for the same period last year. The moving annual average is now at 91.7%.
Passengers to benefit from investment at Horsham station
A host of improvements which are providing a better experience for thousands of passengers at Horsham station every week have been officially unveiled.
Network Rail: Transparency update
Network Rail refreshed and expanded the data available on its website’s transparency portal: www.networkrail.co.uk/transparency.
Network Rail appoints new public interest director to its board
Michael O’Higgins, former chairman of the Audit Commission and current chairman of The Pensions Regulator, has been appointed to Network Rail’s board as a non-executive director.
Network Rail’s plans for faster, more frequent rail services across the North
Councillors and business leaders from across Manchester and Salford last night viewed Network Rail’s plans for improved rail travel in the North. At an event in the Museum of Science and Industry, the new Ordsall Chord, a scheme to connect Manchester’s Piccadilly, Oxford Road and Victoria stations, was unveiled to stakeholders ahead of this week’s public consultation.
Network Rail: 1000 tonne bridge pushed into place at East Croydon station
A new 1000 tonne bridge which links all platforms at East Croydon station has been slid into position.
Network Rail: Artistic trees replace graffiti at park entrance
Autumn leaves add a touch of reality to trees painted on a bridge over the railway line between Bournville and Kings Norton stations.
Keith Ludeman to join board of Network Rail international consultancy business
Network Rail Consulting, the international consultancy arm of Network Rail, announces today the appointment of one of Britain’s top transport business leaders, Keith Ludeman as a non-executive director.