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Digital signalling project’s progress will affect August bank holiday journeys
Further testing ahead of digital signalling being introduced on the East Coast Main Line will affect journeys on the August bank holiday weekend.
Network Rail’s special Summer Rail Garden arrives at York’s National Railway Museum
An art installation bringing to life the challenges that extreme weather creates for the railway – and how adaptation is becoming increasingly important – is now on show in York.
The bear necessities: Trackside rescue reunites Honey Bear and her family
A treasured teddy bear which has been in the same family for decades was reunited with its owners after falling onto the tracks at London King’s Cross station.
Canine caper: Network Rail helps reunite lost dog with owner
Pet owners are reminded of the importance of securing dogs when near the railway after a wayward pooch was safely recovered in the Hitchin area – thanks to the swift actions of Network Rail’s response team with the help of drone technology deployed by British Transport Police.
LNER reaches major digital signalling milestone on the East Coast Main Line
LNER has reached a significant milestone in its journey towards digital signalling, completing the first live operation of an Azuma train under European Train Control System (ETCS) Level 2 supervision on the East Coast Main Line.
Greener future for Morpeth rail base thanks to £3.7m upgrade
Network Rail has upgraded its Morpeth maintenance delivery unit (MDU) with a £3.7 million investment to strengthen support for the railway in North East England.
Sunderland’s £6m summer rail upgrades reach halfway point
Significant strides have been made on an extensive £6 million package of rail upgrades being delivered by Network Rail in the Sunderland area.
Working together to deliver faster, more reliable rail journeys
Passengers are expected to benefit from improved punctuality and even more reliable journeys – with new platforms, enhanced signalling, and technology designed to spot potential overhead line issues among more than 60 initiatives set out in a joint plan to boost performance.
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