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Network Rail submits plans for faster, more frequent rail services across the North
Plans to deliver faster, more frequent rail travel across the North of England progressed today as Network Rail submitted an application for a new link connecting Manchester’s Piccadilly and Victoria stations – the Ordsall Chord.
Bridge works mark the start of Manchester – Stalybridge electrification
Local residents in Ashton-under-Lyne are being invited to find out more about how work to electrify the rail line between Manchester and Stalybridge will affect them. As part of the work, Network Rail needs to rebuild several bridges over the next 12 months to provide clearance for overhead line equipment.
Raising the roof at Manchester Victoria station
Passengers using Manchester’s Victoria station are only one year away from enjoying a newly revitalised, lighter and brighter station as part of a £44m investment programme being delivered by Network Rail.
Amateur boxing to help spread railway safety message in London
Network Rail is teaming up with the London Amateur Boxing Association to educate youngsters across the capital about railway safety.
Network Rail announces major refurbishment of Victoria Place shopping centre
Network Rail today announced a £15m refurbishment and expansion of the 83,000 sq ft Victoria Place shopping centre at Victoria station.
Network Rail announces completion of work on first phase of North West electrification
Electric trains will be able to run between Manchester Airport and Scotland from December 2013, Network Rail said today, as it announced completion of the first phase of the £400m North West electrification programme.
Manchester Victoria station transformation gets underway
Passengers arriving at Manchester Victoria will see the start of the station’s £44m transformation from Monday (8 April) as work begins to build a spectacular new station roof.
Network Rail’s plans for faster, more frequent rail services across the North
Councillors and business leaders from across Manchester and Salford last night viewed Network Rail’s plans for improved rail travel in the North. At an event in the Museum of Science and Industry, the new Ordsall Chord, a scheme to connect Manchester’s Piccadilly, Oxford Road and Victoria stations, was unveiled to stakeholders ahead of this week’s public consultation.
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