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HS2 vital for Britain says Network Rail
Network Rail today submitted its formal response to the government’s HS2 consultation saying that the building of HS2 - a high speed line from London to Birmingham and beyond - is vital for Britain, for its economy and for its transport network.
Network Rail: Media update derailment recovery completed ahead of schedule
Train services are running as normal today at Edinburgh Waverley after works to recover the railway following Wednesday’s derailment were completed ahead of schedule.
Network Rail investment plans strike a chord with passengers and freight
Network Rail has submitted its plans for two schemes that will invest £95m in the railway over the next three years, removing bottlenecks to free up capacity for both passenger and freight services.
Network Rail: Rail strategy sets out 30 year plan
A long-term strategy for the railway in London and the south east has been unveiled, setting out the steps needed to cater for increasing demand for rail travel in and around the capital.
Network Rail Cable theft: The greatest of all train robberies
That’s the message from Network Rail, British Transport Police and the Association of Train Operating Companies who, this week, joined forces to launch a new poster campaign aimed at combating the growing crime.
Network Rail Edinburgh Waverley derailment update
At 17:55 Wednesday evening an out-of-service ScotRail train became derailed on approach to Edinburgh Waverley station.
Network Rail, Olympic improvements for Slough Station
Major improvements to turn Slough railway station into a brighter, more spacious and easily accessible transport hub will start in early August, with work complete in time for the 2012 Olympic Games.
Network Rail, abseilers tackle towering duct
Everyone has to weed their garden from time to time – but what do you do when it’s 111 feet up in the air and made of 11m bricks? That’s the problem faced by Network Rail when it comes to removing vegetation from Stockport’s railway viaduct. The 27-arch viaduct also straddles a river, a motorway and several smaller roads.
Network Rail, Rail freight improvements set to grow economy
Rail freight network upgrades continue to boost the economy as Network Rail awards the contract to build a new rail link north of Nuneaton station to Atkins and Balfour Beatty.
Network Rail announce improved access and facilities at Swanley
Network Rail has announced plans to bring forward a scheme which will improve access, facilities and the overall experience for passengers who use Swanley station.
Network Rail, Safety survey
New parents’ survey reveals majority don’t teach their children about keeping safe near the railway and do not understand the dangers of electricity.
Network Rail announces more seats and better Station at East Grinstead
The Mayor of East Grinstead, Cllr John Saull, today joined Network Rail, Southern, East Grinstead town councillors and other members of the community at East Grinstead railway station to mark the start of a major upgrade of the station which will allow longer trains run and improve the overall travelling experience for passengers.