Network Rail News Page 31
Network Rail: Hitchin flyover flown in
30-tonne main span of Hitchin flyover lifted into place overnight.
Network Rail: 200 more 200 more apprentices get to work
Around 200 apprentices have started work at Network Rail depots across Britain after completing their first year’s training at Europe’s largest engineering training facility at HMS Sultan in Hampshire.
Improving passenger circulation at London Bridge for Olympic Games
Cycle racks at London Bridge are to be removed during the Olympic and Paralympic Games to provide extra space for the hundreds of thousands of additional passengers expected to use the station.
Opening up: Network Rail’s transparency programme
Network Rail underlined its commitment to greater transparency today with the unveiling of a new information portal on its website.
Network Rail: Redevelopment of Birmingham New Street station
The transformation of Birmingham New Street station and the Pallasades gathered pace as the backers behind the scheme saw the progress being made to construct John Lewis’ new department store which is being delivered as part of the redevelopment.
Network Rail: Last few apprentice places up for grabs
Network Rail is urging ambitious and aspiring engineers across the Thames Valley to kick-start a rewarding career in the rail industry.
Railway factory means new jobs and investment for Doncaster
Plans for a new factory to supply vital components to Britain’s rail network have been given the go-ahead by Doncaster Council.
Network Rail - Leominster gets a lift
Two lifts have been installed at Leominster station, making access between the station entrance, ticket office and platforms much easier for people with limited mobility, as well as people with pushchairs and luggage.
Network Rail publishes annual report and accounts 2011/12
Commenting on the report’s publication, Rick Haythornthwaite, Network Rail’s chairman, said: “The last year has been one of steady progress across many areas but especially in cutting the cost of running the rail network.
Network Rails new train crew centre lights up new street
Birmingham saw the opening of one of the rail network’s greenest buildings today as a new base for railway staff officially arrived at platform 1 at Birmingham New Street station.
Network Rail: Lincoln level crossings consultation extended
Network Rail has extended the consultation period for its plans to reduce the risk of misuse at High Street and Brayford Wharf level crossings in Lincoln.
Network Rail appoints new asset director
Network Rail has promoted Jerry England to the role of group asset management director. He was formerly the group director of signalling and power asset management.