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£400M READING SCHEME SEEKS BEST TEAM FOR THE JOB

Tuesday 4 Nov 2008
Seventy of the most experienced engineering firms operating in the UK have been invited to put forward their best ideas to deliver the £425m Reading remodelling scheme. Network Rail, who is managing the Department of Transport-backed scheme, will award 25 individual work packages with values ranging between around £1m and £80m.
MOTORISTS IN WEST COUNTRY DICING WITH DEATH AT LEVEL CROSSINGS: Image of upturned car from tv advert

MOTORISTS IN WEST COUNTRY DICING WITH DEATH AT LEVEL CROSSINGS

Monday 3 Nov 2008

Motorists in the West Country are risking their lives and those of others according to new figures revealed today by Network Rail. An incident of level crossing misuse involving motorists occurs every week, some of these incidents are caused by motorists ignoring warning signs and lights or weaving round barriers at level crossings.

MOTORISTS IN WALES DICING WITH DEATH AT LEVEL CROSSINGS: Image of upturned car from tv advert

MOTORISTS IN WALES DICING WITH DEATH AT LEVEL CROSSINGS

Monday 3 Nov 2008

Motorists in Wales are risking their lives and those of others according to new figures revealed today by Network Rail. A near-miss occurs every other week, when motorists dice with death by ignoring warning signs and lights or weaving round barriers at level crossings.

EXETER - TIVERTON PARKWAY RAIL SERVICES DISRUPTED BY FLOODS: Track between Exeter - Tiverton Parkway flooded

EXETER - TIVERTON PARKWAY RAIL SERVICES DISRUPTED BY FLOODS

Thursday 30 Oct 2008
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£7.8M IMPROVEMENT AT FALMOUTH STEAMS AHEAD

Monday 13 Oct 2008
The scheme to double the number of train services on the Falmouth branch line has entered a vital stage. The additional 400 metres-long track, which is a key element to help deliver two trains per hour at peak period, will be installed during a massive programme of work on 13 – 17 October and 20 -24 October.
A DAY’S WORK FOR 120 YEARS OF RAIL BENEFITS: New Prill Bridge lifted by a 1000-tonne crane

A DAY’S WORK FOR 120 YEARS OF RAIL BENEFITS

Wednesday 8 Oct 2008
It may have been standing for over a century, but thanks to a new method of bridge replacement, the Pill Bridge, in Avonmouth was replaced by Network Rail in just eight hours. This technique, being piloted in the West Country for the first time, forms part of Network Rail’s ambitions to complete engineering work in less time.
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IMPROVING THE RAILWAY IN DEVON AND CORNWALL

Friday 3 Oct 2008
Smoother and more reliable train journeys in Devon and Cornwall is the goal of vital annual planned rail improvement work to be carried out by Network Rail. Starting next week, essential track maintenance and renewals will begin on West Country branch lines.
THOUSANDS SHARE THE VISION FOR READING RAILWAY: A bird's eye view of the exhibition at Reading

THOUSANDS SHARE THE VISION FOR READING RAILWAY

Wednesday 24 Sep 2008

More than a thousand people saw the future of the railway at Reading as they joined Network Rail at its roadshow, which unveiled plans to provide a better station and more trains for passengers.

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