North West & Central news
Cutting edge signalling system ready to run trains on new East West Rail infrastructure
Network Rail signallers are poised to welcome trains on the new East West Rail route between Oxford and Milton Keynes using some of the latest technology to help make rail journeys reliable.
Full service resumes between Tamworth and Nuneaton following repairs to overhead line equipment
A normal timetable has been restored on the West Coast Main Line between Tamworth and Nuneaton after successfully installing a prop to an overhead line structure.
Glow up for old railway line in Preston thanks to community groups
Network Rail is working with community groups to clean up an area in Preston that has been blighted by fly-tipping and anti-social behaviour.
Network Rail appoints new deputy regional managing director to its North West & Central Region
- Julien Dehornoy joins Network Rail from Keolis Downer, Australia.
- Joining in April 2025, Julien will be the new deputy regional managing director for the North West & Central Region (NW&C).
- The new role is an intent to bring in new thinking and expertise to prepare the industry for track and train integration as part of Great British Railways.
Advance notice to passengers about Lancaster station lift work
Passengers are being advised about work taking place in March to replace the station entrance lift on platform 3 at Lancaster station.
Better passenger journeys after track upgrades between Worcester and Hereford
Passengers are benefitting from better journeys between Worcester and Hereford after six days of work to upgrade track along this vital route.
Footage released showing near miss at level crossing in Merseyside
A safety warning has been issued to pedestrians to take extra care after a near miss at a level crossing in Southport.
Barnt Green station access improvements nearing lift-off
Preparation for work to provide step-free access to trains at Barnt Green station will get underway next week.
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