Network Rail News
Successful Easter means a better railway for passengers
Network Rail today announced the successful completion of more than £40 million of improvement work over the Easter break, delivering a bigger and better railway for passengers.
Network Rail successsfully injuncts rail strike
“The signallers strike is off and train services next week will run as normal. This is good news for the millions of passengers who rely on us every day, and for our freight users and for the country as a whole.”
Rail strike ballot ‘not valid’ says Network Rail - High court injunction sought
After representations were made to us by the RMT’s legal team, Network Rail has agreed to adjourn our application for an injunction at the High Court to prevent a national rail strike until 10am Thursday 1 April.
UK Rail talks restart and contingency plans outlined
Talks aimed at resolving the on-going rail dispute began again today at ACAS.
Response to planned strike action by Network Rail signallers and maintenance teams
Some Network Rail colleagues have announced that they plan to take industrial action.
Network Rail responds to news of national strike dates
Robin Gisby, director of operations and customer services, said: “Passengers want more trains - starting earlier and running later - with fewer buses and more trains at weekends.
British Prime Minisater puts spotlight on rail investment
Network Rail today welcomed the budget day visit by the Prime Minister and Chancellor of the Exchequer to see one of London’s biggest infrastructure projects.
£30m investment for London Victoria Station
Network Rail has announced a £30m package of work to make Manchester’s Victoria station fit for the 21st century.
92 out of 100 UK trains arrive on time during February
Train performance improved by almost 6% in February compared to 2009 with 92 out of 100 trains arriving on time over the last four weeks.
Easter rail upgrade for Southampton main line
A major programme of improvement work is due to take place on the railway between Southampton and Farnborough over the Easter weekend (Friday 2 to Monday 5 April) resulting in changes to the South West Trains timetable.
Network Rail on board for High Speed Rail
Network Rail today (Thursday 11 March) reiterated its support for high-speed rail as the government published its command paper.
Network Rail responds to the ORR and Trade Unions
“Today Network Rail welcomes the support of the Office of Rail Regulation for our maintenance re-organisation. An efficient railway is a safe railway. As the ORR clearly says, the principles of our changes are sound and appropriate.”