Network Rail News
Designers on board London Bridge transformation
Network Rail today announced the successful bidders for two major design contracts for the redevelopment of London Bridge station and the remodelling and resignalling of the railway infrastructure in the London Bridge area.
UK train performance dips in October
Train performance in October saw a marked dip for Britain’s train services. Network Rail today released the latest train performance results which saw 86.3% of trains arriving on time compared with 90.3% for the same period last year.
More than 2,100 new carriages for rail travellers as Government unveils rail investment package
The Government will invest in more than 2,100 new rail carriages for Britain’s railways by 2019, Transport Secretary Philip Hammond announced today as he unveiled plans to modernise the rail network, tackle overcrowding, improve reliability and speed up journeys.
UK train companies confirm fare changes for 2011
Train fares will rise by an average of 6.2% in January 2011, the Association of Train Operating Companies (ATOC) announces today.
22 new public members join Network Rail
Network Rail has announced the names of its 22 new public members who will help keep the company accountable for its actions.
Best October ever: 93% of UK trains on time
Almost 93% of services on Britain’s railway ran on time during the last reporting month – mid September to mid October - matching last year’s ‘best ever’ record for train performance during the seventh period of the year.
Network Rail faces £3m penalty for breach of licence
Responding to the Office of Rail Regulation’s decision to fine Network Rail £3million for a breach of licence over its new timetabling system a spokesperson for the Association of Train Operating Companies said:
Transport minister confirms £850m Reading project
Transport minister Theresa Villiers visited Reading today to confirm that the £850m funding for the railway upgrade project is safe following the government’s comprehensive spending review.
Faster rail services following line improvement on Midland Main Line
Track improvements at the Lafarge Rail Terminal at Mountsorrel are bringing benefits for both passenger and freight services on the Midland main line.
Record breaking August for c2c as 99% of trains run on time
Britain’s railway saw record punctuality in August with 94.2% of trains running on time.
More train services than ever run on time in August
Britain’s railway saw record punctuality in August 2010 with 94.2% of trains running on time. One train operator, c2c, recorded almost 99% of services on time – another new record.
Network Rail improvement work - changes to Virgin Trains’ services over August Bank Holiday weekend
There will be alterations to services over the August Bank Holiday weekend because of route improvement work but the principal travel days of Friday and Bank Holiday Monday will see near normal services operating.