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Network Rail leaders make Financial Times list of influential females in engineering
Two Network Rail leaders have been internationally recognised as being among the most influential females in engineering.
Network Rail’s leaf-busting machines ready to tackle autumnal deluge
As the cold mornings draw in and the leaves start to brown, Network Rail is busily preparing its 61 leaf-busting trains to keep passengers moving safely over autumn.
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Passengers along the Cambrian Coast urged to check before travelling
Network Rail and Transport for Wales are urging passengers along the Cambrian Coast to check their journeys in advance throughout October and November as essential upgrade work takes place.
Two week reminder for passengers before signalling upgrade closes Liverpool stations
- Lime Street and Edge Hill stations will be closed on 2-3 November
- Passengers can still travel to/from central Liverpool on rail replacement buses or Merseyrail network
- 21st century signalling upgrade will mean more reliable journeys for passengers
Five-day railway closure for bridge overhaul between Southport and Wigan in one month
Passengers in the North West are being warned about a five-day closure of the railway in November to renew a bridge over the Leeds Liverpool Canal in one month's time.
Line closure was platform for successful investment
Network Rail engineers have successfully delivered upgrade and refurbishment works as part of a wider £5million investment in the West Highland Line.
Residents invited to drop-in event ahead of Chiltern main line embankment upgrade
Residents in the Blackthorn and Piddington area of Oxfordshire are invited to a public information event to find out more about work to stabilise a four mile stretch of embankment on the Chiltern main line.
British Safety Council awards Network Rail’s IP Track teams Globe of Honour for sustainability
Network Rail’s Infrastructure Projects (IP) Track team has been awarded a Globe of Honour by the British Safety Council (BSC).
Network Rail leaders make Financial Times list of influential females in engineering
Two Network Rail leaders have been internationally recognised as being among the most influential females in engineering.
Ashford and Kent rail passengers advised to check before they travel as part of major Christmas upgrade
Ashford and Kent rail passengers are advised to plan ahead and check before they travel over Christmas 2019, especially if travelling on Friday 27 December, as Network Rail works to improve the railway as part of record investment plans for the Kent network.