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Blackfriars underground station reopens to cater for influx of passengers
A larger and more accessible Blackfriars Underground station reopened for public service this morning to accommodate more than 40,000 passengers every day. The dramatic 60% increase in footfall follows the redevelopment of Blackfriars Underground station which has been completely rebuilt over three years.
Inchyra Crossing closure marks first for Network Rail
Network Rail today officially marked the closure of Inchyra level crossing in Perthshire – the first Scottish public crossing to close this century.
Work starts on racecourse viaduct
After months of jockeying for position with train operators and the council, runners and riders from Network Rail and Taziker Industrial Coatings are under starter’s orders, and the race is on to complete a viaduct refurbishment by the summer.
Joint plans to improve passenger journeys
South West Trains and Network Rail announced a joint 10-point plan to deliver more punctual and reliable journeys on one of the busiest and most complex rail networks in Europe.
Energlyn’s new Station plan unveiled
A proposal to build a brand new station at Energlyn is unveiled for the first time today at an exhibition, where the public is encouraged to give feedback and lend their support for this plan.
Farringdon Station steps closer to becoming London’s newest transport hub
The Mayor of London, Boris Johnson, was one of the first to use the newly reopened London Underground entrance at Farringdon following an eight-week closure to restore and expand this grade II listed station.
Facebook to attract more apprentices to Network Rail
Network Rail is exclusively using a new Facebook campaign to recruit 200 people for its three year advanced apprenticeship scheme. The campaign has current apprentices at its heart - would-be applicants can ask questions and receive a direct answer from someone who is already on the scheme.
King’s Cross opening date and retailers unveiled
Network Rail has today announced that the doors to the striking new concourse at King’s Cross station will open to passengers on 19 March, providing more space, better facilities and an improved range of shopping and food and drink outlets.
Women who want degrees urged to take apprentice route
Many young women are missing out on a career in engineering because traditional university routes are closed to them because of subject choices they made pre-GCSE, according to Network Rail.
New North Sheen footbridge designs go on display
Network Rail has unveiled images of the proposed new footbridge at North Sheen which will be going on display to the public next week before being submitted to the Richmond Council for final planning approval.
First phase of EGIP consultation reaches end
Network Rail has completed the first phase of one of Scotland’s biggest consultation exercises.
New look Waverley steps reopen for passengers
The refurbished Waverley Steps at Edinburgh Waverley Station reopened to the public as the first phase of a multi-million-pound project to overhaul the station’s Princes Street entrance came to an end.