Network Rail News Page 33
Network Rails £40m plan for better train services
A £40m plan to boost rail services in West Wales has been given the go-ahead with permission granted to replace a bridge on the main route between Swansea and Llanelli.
Rail Industry agrees new approach to planning Britain’s future railway
The rail industry has agreed a new process to plan for future demand for rail services, decide how capacity can best be used and assess value for money options for investment.
Passengers set to benefit as ten more Stations secure share of £100M improvement fund
Passengers are set to benefit from a further £15m of improvements to stations across England after the latest round of successful bids for rail industry funding was announced.
Launch of Slough Railway stations multi-million pound upgrade
Slough Borough Council, First Great Western and Network Rail joined Jeanette Chippington, gold medal winning Paralympian, at the launch of Slough Railway Station’s multimillion pound upgrade.
More space for Waterloo commuters as first stage of redevelopment completes
· First stage of £25m improvement project completed · Improved access and less congestion for 300,000 passengers each day · New 220m balcony and escalators
Victoria to celebrate Elizabeth with Jubilee charity event
The Queen’s Diamond Jubilee weekend will be a majestic occasion at Victoria station thanks to fundraising events and celebrations organised by Network Rail for its charity partner Action for Children.
Next step for London Bridge rail improvements as Bermondsey ‘diveunder’ contract awarded
Network Rail has awarded the contract for the design and build of the Bermondsey diveunder – a crucial component of the final phase of the £6bn Thameslink programme – to Skanska.
Network Rail agrees multi-billion pound contract for Crossrail surface works
Network Rail has agreed an anticipated final cost with Crossrail Limited to deliver significant infrastructure enhancements on the rail network to enable Crossrail services to Maidenhead, Heathrow, Abbey Wood and Shenfield.
Rail future in York assured
Important plans which cement York’s future as a railway city have been given the go ahead by the city council.
Dalmarnock Station announce temporary closure
Dalmarnock station will be closed from Sunday, June 3, until Sunday, November 25, as work continues to create a new £11m facility for passengers.
Network Rail: A dedication to Dedicated men and women
Railway workers, some of whom have given their lives in the service of the industry over the last 150 years have got their own memorial, topped off by a Class 8F steam engine.
First minister unveils Forth Bridge memorial to mark restoration completion
First Minister Alex Salmond today joined workers from Network Rail, principal contractor Balfour Beatty, and members of the local communities in North and South Queensferry to celebrate the recent completion of a 10 year restoration project and remember those who lost their lives building the Forth Bridge.