Network Rail News
Network Rail carries out £2m graffiti spring clean
Network Rail teams across the country have been working to freshen up Britain’s railway in the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee year with more than £2m of funding being used to target the removal of unsightly graffiti which blights infrastructure.
UK government pledges £7.6 million for rail innovation
The UK government has made £7.6 million available for cutting-edge technology that will help transform rail travel.
Rail passengers urged to plan ahead this Easter
Network Rail is reminding passengers to check before they travel this Easter as it prepares to invest £83m on 530 projects to upgrade the railway.
Southend rail passengers urged to plan ahead this Easter
Passengers travelling on the c2c Line between London and Shoeburyness are urged to check before they travel as Network Rail continues it’s work to upgrade the overhead wiring system. Residents are also being reminded that the level crossing at East Tilbury station will also be closed for short periods throughout the work.
Network Rail begins £20m overhaul of Paddington Station
Over the next 18 months Network Rail will be making significant changes to Paddington station to provide passengers with new and improved facilities. The Grade 1 listed structure is currently benefitting from a renovation of its roof and an upgrade to its lighting system above the platforms.
Network Rail: School girls think engineering is a job for the boys
Many girls believe engineering is a job for boys, according to a survey of 12-17-year-olds published today by Network Rail. Engineering is second only to the construction industry in struggling to overcome the gender divide, the survey found.
Vital weekend engineering works to keep Scotland’s railway moving
Network Rail engineers will be delivering over £12m of improvement projects on key lines on Scotland’s railway during May.
Transport for London adopts Network Rail’s ‘passport’ to the railway infrastructure
In a significant step towards the vision of ‘One Industry One Card’, Network Rail and Transport for London (TfL) have signed an agreement to extend the use of Sentinel to London Underground and its supply chain.
Check before you travel this May Day weekend
Level crossings will be enhanced to the most modern standards and sections of track will be replaced by Network Rail’s Orange Army to deliver a better service for passengers.
Ghost station uncovered in Thameslink construction
The ghostly remains of a long-lost South London railway station – closed 100 years ago - have been uncovered by engineers constructing the Bermondsey Dive Under, as part of the Thameslink Programme.
Europcar wins Network Rail contract
Europcar, the leader in car hire services in Europe, has been chosen by Network Rail as the sole supplier of cars and light commercial vehicles for its nationwide vehicle rental requirements.
Network Rail’s latest pay offer rejected by the unions
Network Rail has received news from the RMT & TSSA regarding the latest pay offer for the operations (including controllers), maintenance and bands 5-8 bargaining groups that it as to move forward with a strike ballot.