Network Rail’s industry-leading engineering apprenticeship programme is now open with roles available in Inverness and Helmsdale.

Sydney, February 2021 - Network Rail Consulting (NRC) is pleased to announce that its Australian subsidiary’s System Integrator contract for the Digital Systems Program with Transport for New South Wales (TfNSW) has been extended to 2024.

Passengers making essential journeys are being advised to check before travelling as railway engineers work to fix a track fault near Milton Keynes.

Almost 2.5km of railway track is being replaced along the Chiltern main line as the rail industry works together to build back better after the coronavirus pandemic.

Network Rail is asking people in South Milford to give their feedback on proposals to fully close a footpath level crossing to the east of the village.

Network Rail has today announced that Michelle Handforth, has been appointed as the new managing director for the Wales & Western region. Michelle, currently the chief executive of Aberdeen Harbour Board, will join Wales & Western in the summer.

• The Rail Investment Centre of Excellence will act as a hub for its devolved regional businesses and its wider network functions, bringing an increased focus on efficient delivery of major projects and investment
• Several teams will be incorporated within this new department, including much of the ‘Open for Business’ programme – meaning the programme can now transition to ‘business as usual’ one year ahead of schedule
• Network Rail remains committed to being easier to engage with, agile, and an efficient and dependable partner, with the Rail Investment Centre of Excellence acting as a body of knowledge for rail investment

Network Rail has replaced a railway bridge in Crofton, which was built over 140 years ago, in a £3.7million upgrade project.