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Derby boost as Network Rail announces partnership
Network Rail announced St Modwen has been selected as partner for a joint-venture to develop the 70-acre brownfield site, known as the Chaddesden Triangle, Derby.
£130M for Northern Hub is a welcome show of confidence in rail
Following the announcement of further funding for the Northern Hub, Network Rail chief executive David Higgins had the following to say:
Historic cartouches return to Londons South Bank
Visitors to the South Bank caught a glimpse of history this weekend, as work began to reinstall renovated railway cartouches at Blackfriars station.
King’s Cross Concourse opens
The biggest transformation in the 160-year history of King’s Cross station was finally revealed today with the opening to the public of the spectacular new western concourse.
Lincolnshire Coast rail improvements complete
Rail passengers on the Lincolnshire coast will have a smoother ride after Network Rail completes track improvement this month.
Network Rail statement following Elsenham hearing
Network Rail statement following Elsenham hearing:
New Rail depot keeps Herefordshire on track
Network Rail has today cemented its presence in Hereford with a brand new maintenance depot.
National train performance for period 12 is 91.6%
Punctuality on the railways reached 91.6% during period 12, according to monthly performance data released today by Network Rail. The data for Britain’s train services covers the period from 5 February 2012 - 3 March 2012. This compares to 92.5% for the same period last year. The moving annual average is now at 91.6%.
Goodwick Station made good for rail use
The countdown to the first train stopping at Fishguard and Goodwick station in 50 years starts today.
New era for Kings Cross station - improvements for millions of passengers
Network Rail will today announce the completion of the new western concourse, the most spectacular part of the five-year programme to restore and improve King’s Cross station.
New Kings Cross Western concourse
Network Rail announces the completion of the new western concourse, the most spectacular part of the five-year programme to restore and improve King’s Cross station.
Ashford to Hastings train services resume after major upgrade
The railway between Ashford and Hastings has reopened following a nine-week upgrade to provide more reliable journeys for passengers and take the first step towards potentially reducing journey times in the future.