Network Rail News Page 44
Network Rail, improving the railway in Northamptonshire
Full control of the Midland main line, which connects towns in Northamptonshire with London and the East Midlands, will be taken over by a new route managing director and his team, delivering an even better railway for passengers and businesses.
Network Rail, improving the railway in the Thames Valley
Full control of the railway in the Thames Valley will be taken over by a new route managing director and his team this week (November 14) to deliver an even better railway for passengers and businesses.
Network Rail, purchase of Hydrex Rail
Network Rail Infrastructure Limited has today completed purchase of the assets of the rail division of Hydrex Equipment (UK) Ltd from its administrators, KPMG LLP. The purchase includes a transfer of employment for all rail division staff.
Thameslink platform extensions complete: Longer trains to follow
The final platform extensions which are needed to allow 50% longer 12-car trains with more seats for passengers to operate on the Bedford to Brighton Thameslink route from next month were completed at Flitwick and Harlington stations.
Network Rail, New Western Route opens for business
Network Rail has set out its vision and priorities for the railway in South West of England as it launches a new independent business unit based in Swindon to take control of a renewed Western route.
Network Rail, improving the railway between London and Bedford
Full control of the railway between London, Luton and Bedford will be taken over by a new route managing director and his team on Monday (November 14) to deliver an even better railway for passengers and businesses.
Network Rail devolution marks next phase of Rail industry reform
The day-to-day running of Britain’s railway infrastructure has been devolved to ten strategic routes as part of Network Rail’s plans to cut the cost of running Britain’s railway and work more effectively with passenger and freight operators.
Network Rail, new Wales route opens for business
Network Rail today launches its new independent Wales route. It will have new powers to decide where investment is made and how it is delivered, driving further efficiencies that enable re-investment and bring savings to the taxpayer.
Gateshead site given go-ahead for Network Rails new North East Maintenance centre
Network Rail and 3R Land & Property have been granted planning permission to develop the brownfield site on Askew Road, Gateshead – creating jobs and regenerating the economy.
Network Rail, work starts to upgrade Vauxhall Station
Work has started at Vauxhall station to provide easier access, build a more spacious concourse and provide better facilities, improving journeys for tens of thousands of passengers who use it every day.
Network Rail 30 year signalling strategy to protect railway heritage
Plans to safeguard Britain’s railway signalling heritage are being drawn up as part of a thirty-year proposal to modernise and consolidate the activities of hundreds of signal boxes into regional control centres.
North East, Yorkshire and Lincolnshire move into next age of the train
New Route Managing Director arrives to make the London North Eastern route even better for passengers and businesses.