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Work starts on three bridges rail operating centre: 900 jobs to follow
Henry Smith MP joined representatives from Network Rail and Southern trains to mark the start of work on a state-of-the-art rail operating centre at Three Bridges which will see it become the nerve centre of railway operations in Sussex.
Longer trains for Cambridge commuters
Longer trains, with more seats for passengers, will run from Monday December 12 for the first time between Cambridge and Liverpool Street after Network Rail completed a £16.7m scheme to build a new island platform, complete with footbridge and lifts, at Cambridge station.
Network Rail, more trains and fewer buses this Christmas
The vast majority of people travelling by train over the Christmas and New Year period should experience no disruption because of planned improvement works.
Network Rail, countdown to completion at Blackfriars
Network Rail announced dates for the final phase of its plans to redevelop Blackfriars station.
Network Rail electrification train to transform railway improvements
A unique train which will revolutionise how railway lines are electrified has been ordered by Network Rail.
Network Rail getting on track for Reading railway work this Christmas
Passengers will have a chance to hear about the continued transformation of transport in Reading at a public exhibition in the train station on Tuesday 6th December.
Network Rail Station retail sales continue to outperform
Network Rail has released station retail sales results for July to September 2011 showing a 3.85% growth in like for like sales, compared to the same time the previous year.
Network Rail announces opening of Farringdon ticket Hall
Network Rail will open Farringdon station’s new ticket hall on Monday December 12 marking the first step to transforming Farringdon into one of London’s newest and most important transport hubs.
Funding approved for transformation of Newcastle Central Station
Rail passengers in Newcastle are set to benefit from the £multi-million transformation of the station after the latest round of successful bids for rail industry funding was announced today.
Completed Bolton rail station work on show
Passengers at Bolton railway station can now experience hugely improved facilities following the completion of a £4m upgrade.
Network Rail appoints New HR Director
Network Rail today announced the appointment of a new human resources director, Richard Doyle, formerly HR director of Kraft / Cadbury. His appointment follows the announcement of current HR director Peter Bennett’s retirement.
Rail delivery group sees significant opportunities to reduce rail industry costs
Britain’s Rail Delivery Group, comprising the chief executives of the rail owning groups, freight operators and Network Rail today briefed politicians, regulators, funders, stakeholders, trade unions and the wider rail industry on progress with the priorities being pursued by the group.