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Network Rail is on the hunt for new apprentices in Wales and the borders
Network Rail is looking for 11 new apprentices for its award-winning engineering apprenticeship scheme to start in March next year.
Benefits of electrification a step closer for passengers as railway re-opens between Bristol Parkway and Swindon following upgrade work
Network Rail marked another major milestone in the delivery of the Great Western modernisation programme with the completion of a series of upgrades between Bristol Parkway and Swindon, which will deliver quicker journeys for passengers from 2019.
Behind the scenes documentary at London Paddington Station continues as more than one million people tune in for opening episode
A Network Rail worker who was in the control room hot seat on the day a bizarre incident led to London Paddington coming to standstill will feature in the second episode of behind the scenes documentary Paddington 24/7.
Bristol Temple Meads records positive station retail growth ahead of major refurbishment
- Bristol Temple Meads records positive growth in station retail sales between April-June 2017
- Rise in sales for 21st successive quarter signals another year of growth for station retailers in Bristol Temple Meads
- Strong performance sets firm foundations for refurbishment of Bristol Temple Meads
Bristol moves a step closer to a better railway following Stapleton Road viaduct removal
Following the successful removal of the Stapleton Road viaduct in Bristol, the site is now being prepared for the installation of a new bridge next year. This will enable more train services and a more reliable railway for passengers as part of Network Rail’s Railway Upgrade Plan.
Track and train brought closer together as rail industry creates new board to represent customers in Wales and the borders
Network Rail and Arriva Trains Wales have joined forces with Welsh Government and passenger representatives to create a new board bringing track and train closer together and ensuring there is one voice to represent customers in Wales and the borders. The board will work together to drive improvements and hold the rail industry to account.
The last of nine bridges to be upgraded in Monmouthshire as part of the Railway Upgrade Plan reopens
Rogiet Road bridge reopened to motorists this week as work continues to prepare the railway from London to Cardiff for brand new bi-mode Intercity Express Trains.
New documentary series starts on Monday in behind the scenes look at London Paddington and the staff who run the station
A Network Rail worker who fondly refers to London Paddington Station as his “mansion” will feature in the first episode of a new documentary series which goes behind the scenes at Brunel’s most famous station on the evening of a terror attack in the capital.
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