Network Rail News
Passengers reminded to check before they travel through Moorfields station
Work has begun this week at Moorfields station as part of an £8m investment which will transform it into a modern station serving Liverpool’s business district.
Better, faster, quieter rail journeys get a step closer at Bedford
Passengers are a step closer to better, faster, quieter journeys today as Network Rail completed a major programme of work to rebuild a road bridge to the north of Bedford three weeks early, as part of a £1.6bn railway upgrade plan that’s underway on the main line to and from London St Pancras.
Network Rail: Constructive talks lead to significant progress on pay offer
During the course of three days of talks facilitated by Acas, Network Rail, RMT, TSSA and Unite trade unions have been discussing the pay deals for 2015 to 2018 for the operations (including controllers), maintenance and bands 5-8 bargaining groups.
Birmingham New Street station to feature state-of-the-art external advertising
The redeveloped Birmingham New Street is to be one of the first stations in the country to feature state-of-the-art advertising screens above all of its main entrances.
Network Rail makes comment on this week’s disruption in the Thames Valley area
Network Rail, today have released a statement apologising to passengers for the disruption and inconvenience caused by the signalling issues in the Thames Valley area this week.
St Pancras International improvements continue
East Midlands Trains passengers are being reminded of changes to their journeys next weekend (January 31 and February 1) when essential improvement work takes place on the main line into St Pancras International.
Government warns Network Rail to improve investment plans
Members of Parliament in the UK have warn Network rail must show it can deliver record investment, following Christmas disruption. Members of the House of Commons transport committee welcomes record investment committed to the ‘classic’ rail network but calls for greater regional balance in spending.
Network Rail removes the mail conveyor at Temple Meads station (time lapse)
In December last year, engineers from Network Rail’s ‘orange army’ began the process of removing the old Royal Mail mail conveyor from Bristol Temple Meads station, culminating in the structure being lifted out on Christmas Day.
Storm conditions to affect some West of Scotland rail services
With winds of up to 90mph expected to hit the West coast of Scotland from early afternoon tomorrow – and snow expected across the country from tonight
Prototype battery-powered train carries passengers for first time
The first battery-powered train to run on Britain’s rail network in more than half a century carries its first passengers this week. This marks an important milestone in the project to demonstrate the viability of an eco-friendly battery-powered train for the twenty-first century.
Network Rail announces £16m enhancement for Edinburgh-Fife line
Network Rail and Transport Minister Derek Mackay have announced that one of Scotland’s iconic rail routes will benefit from a £16m signalling enhancement.
Passengers reminded of Manchester Airport station weekend closure
Work to complete the new fourth platform at Manchester Airport station will resume this weekend as Network Rail begins to install the new track and signalling.