Network Rail News Page 45
Network rail, East Midlands moves into the next age of the train
Making the railway in the East Midlands even better for passengers and businesses.
Rail Industry calls for tough new measures on cable theft
The rail industry today called for tough new measures to deal with cable theft at a meeting of the Transport Select Committee in Westminster.
Network Rail ready to beat the next big freeze
Network Rail launching a range of new technologies and initiatives aimed at reducing the impact of extreme weather on railways. Transport Minister visiting Network Rail and ScotRail joint control room to see how industry is planning for challenges of another severe winter.
New rail operations and training centre to keep jobs in York
Plans for a flagship rail operating and training facility in York have been announced by Network Rail.
Network Rail announces Penistone passengers set for a smoother ride
Rail passengers on the Penistone line will have a smoother ride and a more reliable railway after Network Rail completes substantial track renewals on the route.
Rail passengers benefit from improved winter contigency plans
· SouthWest Trains and Network Rail measures to tackle severe weather. · Bettercommunication, special timetables and more reliable trains. · Furthersteps to protect electric rail system from snow and ice.
Network Rail Board Director to step down after 10 years service
Peter Henderson, group asset management director, has signalled his intention to leave Network Rail during 2012 after 10 years with the company.
Network Rail, Kings Cross Potter bridge retires to Hampshire
A famous wrought iron bridge at King’s Cross station which appeared on cinema and television screens worldwide, featuring in the Harry Potter films, is retiring to Hampshire this Christmas as part of the £500m redevelopment of the station.
Network Rail’s investment in the North exhibition comes to Merseyside
Network Rail will be showcasing plans to improve the rail network across the North at a series of exhibitions in Merseyside this month.
Network Rail, London Bridge track station contracts awarded
Network Rail has awarded the final two major contracts for the redevelopment of London Bridge area as part of the congestion-busting Thameslink programme. Costain Ltd. will carry out the station redevelopment and Balfour Beatty Rail Ltd. will deliver the track remodelling.
Network Rail, better access for cross City Line passengers
Passengers using the cross-city line in the West Midlands are to benefit from improvements at Northfield, Selly Oak and Sutton Coldfield stations as step free access is introduced for the first time.
Network Rail, new platforms now arriving at Glasgow central
Network Rail has begun work on a multi-million-pound project to transform the platforms at Glasgow Central, Scotland’s busiest station.