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Invensys Rail wins Glasgow south suburban line resignalling deal
Network Rail has awarded a contract to Invensys Rail to deliver resignalling work for the Glasgow south suburban line in Scotland, UK.
Network Rail fair payment charter boosts cashflow for suppliers
Rail industry suppliers and sub-contractors can look forward to faster payment and improved payment terms thanks to Network Rail’s new Fair Payment Charter.
South West trains and Network Rail joint plan to improve journeys
New measures to tackle drop in performance and fall in customer satisfaction. Focus on preventative track and signalling maintenance, improved access for engineers. Better management of disruption, clearer information and travel options for passengers. Closer working for one of Europe’s busiest and most complex rail networks.
More rail apprentices wanted in Wales
The railway in Wales needs more skilled engineers to support its continuing growth, says Network Rail Wales today as it announces its latest advanced apprenticeship scheme for 2012.
Passengers set to benefit from new Network Rail/train operator alliances
Network Rail has plans to form alliances with at least half a dozen train operators as it looks to work more closely with operators and deliver passenger benefits more quickly. Streamlined decision making and the delivery of a more passenger focused operation at lower cost are at the core of the move.
Rail funding to support regeneration of Wakefield Kirkgate confirmed
The transformation of Wakefield Kirkgate station is a significant step closer after Network Rail successfully secured more than £1.5m of new industry funding.
Station transformation get go-ahead
Network Rail has been given the all clear by Cheshire West & Chester council to completely refurbish the former station master’s house at Frodsham, which dates back to 1850.
HS2 could free up space for faster more frequent trains
Passengers on Britain’s busiest rail route could benefit from faster, more frequent trains, less crowding and better connections if the first phase of the proposed high-speed rail line between London and Birmingham goes ahead as planned.
Kings Cross public square plans given the go ahead
Plans to create a new public space in front of King’s Cross, which will form the final part of the redevelopment of the station, have been given the go-ahead by Camden council.
Network Rail announces 1.5bn framework agreements
Network Rail has today announced new framework agreements of up to seven years to deliver railway signalling projects worth approximately £1.5bn – part of wider reforms to Network Rail’s infrastructure business, with a greater focus on partnership with suppliers and a restructuring of the way the company delivers capital projects
Kings Cross passengers offered a glimpse into the future
Network Rail is giving passengers, businesses and members of the community a chance to look three months into the future with an interactive exhibition about the new station concourse at King’s Cross.
Rail Industry unites to launch 18 month work placement scheme
One in four (26%) people who graduated from university in the last two years have turned down a job offer because they felt they were overqualified or the role wasn’t appropriate for them. This startling figure is revealed as more than 25 companies across the rail sector have joined together for the first time to help up to 100 graduates get their careers on track by launching a new cross-industry, paid internship scheme.