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Network Rail’s £4bn train control systems framework to revolutionise signalling across Britain
From Carlisle to Brighton, Network Rail’s £4bn, 10-year signalling plan will change the face of Britain’s railway, with modern equipment bringing greater reliability across the country through a mixture of traditional signalling and digital control.
£45bn rail improvement plan puts climate change firmly in its sights
Network Rail today announced the start of its five-year, £45.4bn* rail improvement plan aimed at delivering a simpler, better, greener railway that provides the best level of train performance possible and that’s more geared-up than ever before to cope with the extremes of climate change.
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Passengers travelling to and from London Euston urged to ‘check before you travel' this Early May Bank Holiday
London Euston station will be closed to all but London Overground services on Sunday 5 May for essential railway improvements over the Early May Bank Holiday.
Passengers travelling between London Euston and Scotland urged to ‘check before you travel’ this early May bank holiday weekend
Passengers travelling between London Euston and Scotland over the early May bank holiday are being urged to check before they travel ahead of the long weekend with Euston closed to all but London Overground passengers on Sunday 5 May.
New footbridge opens over Midland Main Line in Leicestershire as electrification project continues
A new footbridge over the railway line in Kibworth has opened which will allow Network Rail engineers to continue to electrify the Midland Main Line.
Network Rail Scotland and Netball Scotland announce three-year partnership
Network Rail Scotland and Netball Scotland have extended their education partnership to spread vital rail safety messages to young people across Scotland. This a timely announcement as the railway delivers their annual spring safety campaign.
Good to grow: Network Rail chair Lord Peter Hendy marks new partnership at West Midlands High School
Network Rail's Lord Peter Hendy joined Central route director Denise Wetton, with staff and students from Woodrush Academy and The Tree Council, to plant new trees in the school's grounds as part of a new collaborative partnership.
Great Malvern station: from fresh canopies, to fresh hedgerows
A new hedgerow has been planted at the recently renovated Great Malvern railway station to further enhance the environment and increase biodiversity.
Thornton Road bridge reopens
Network Rail reopened the bridge over the railway at Thornton Road in East Kilbride today, Monday 22 April.
Passengers urged to check before they travel as platform work paves way for new trains in West Wales
Passengers are being asked to check before they travel between Carmarthen and Milford Haven/Fishguard Harbour next week when Network Rail will be carrying out essential work on the platforms at Clarbeston Road station.