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Two new platforms and 700 extra trains for Blackfriars
Work to rebuild Blackfriars station comes a step closer to completion this weekend as the station’s final two new platforms open for use.
Andover Station improvement work starts
South West Trains has started work on a £700K project designed to revitalise Andover station.
Crossrail and Network Rail offer rapid transport for wildlife
Whether it is wild orchids, reptiles or giant eels, all have been given new homes thanks to Network Rail following the start of its works on behalf of Crossrail in the Stockley Junction area in West London.
Plans for new rail maintenance centre in Derby submitted
Plans for a new maintenance centre of excellence in Derby have been submitted by Network Rail.
Bumper bridge delivery for Esk Valley - 14/05 - 19:00
Passengers on the Esk Valley line will be travelling over four new bridges after Network Rail completes major improvement works over the half-term holiday.
New campaign highlights “Shortcuts cut short lives”
Nearly 50 people have been killed after taking shortcuts and trespassing across the railway tracks in the last year, according to Network Rail.
New look Loughborough Station unveiled
Loughborough station’s £8 million improvement scheme has been officially unveiled, with local MP Nicky Morgan joining forces with Network Rail, Charnwood Borough Council and East Midlands Trains to celebrate the official completion of the scheme.
Blackburn Rail viaduct gets 20-year facelift
A vital rail viaduct to the north east of Blackburn is being given a facelift by Network Rail to keep it in good order for the next 20 years.
Action for children to benefit from two year charity partnership
Action for Children, a charity which provides help and support to more than 50,000 children and families across the United Kingdom, has been announced as Network Rail’s new chosen charity.
Network Rail gets tough on cable thieves in North Cotswold
Network Rail is stepping up its efforts in tackling cable thefts on North Cotswold, where there is a spike in incidents in the last 12 months.
Rail investment vital to Bristols Enterprise zone
Growing Bristol’s railway is vital to the success of the city’s new enterprise zone, says Patrick Hallgate, route managing director for Network Rail.
Passengers benefit as South West Trains and Network Rail form alliance
Single senior management team now responsible for trains and track. Focus on reduced delays, better customer service, more efficient working. “Deep alliance” is first for the UK rail industry.