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Investment in iconic bridges and viaducts to breathe new life into Cheshire’s railway
Cheshire’s most iconic railway bridges and viaducts are being revitalised thanks to a £17m investment by Network Rail. The purpose of the work is to make the railway safer and more reliable for passengers, motorists, pedestrians and canal users across the county.
Christmas is coming and so is Network Rail’s railway upgrade work at London Bridge
With just over a week to go until Christmas, Network Rail’s orange army are preparing for one of their busiest festive periods so far.
Railway Upgrade Plan to pave the way for a better, more reliable railway in the south west and Thames Valley this Christmas
Hundreds of thousands of passengers and freight users are set to benefit from one of the biggest Christmas and New Year investment programmes ever carried out on Britain’s rail network.
Waiting times at Oulton Broad North level crossing to be improved
Motorists will have less time to wait at Oulton Broad North level crossing near Lowestoft after changes made by Network Rail.
Phase two of £12m Moorfields station refurbishment starts 4 January 2016
Work to transform the second of three platforms at Moorfields station will take place from 4 January 2016.
Test train runs under cab signalling on Thameslink route through central London
A Network Rail test train has run through central London completely under the control of the European Train Control System (ETCS) over two weekends of testing.
Railway Upgrade Plan to deliver better, more reliable railway for passengers and freight this Christmas
Hundreds of thousands of passengers and freight users are set to benefit from one of the biggest Christmas and New Year investment programmes ever carried out on Britain’s rail network.
Football star Paul Scholes and Salford City FC help launch new schools rail safety initiative
Salford City FC co-owner and former Manchester United and England superstar Paul Scholes has helped launch a new railway safety initiative which aims to cut the number of young people who are killed or injured after trespassing on the railway.
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