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Rebuilt bridge reopens as electrification of the railway in the north west progresses
The first bridge rebuilt between Manchester and Stalybridge as part of an upgrade which will provide a faster and more reliable railway in the north west has been officially opened.
Network Rail starts search for new project and construction director
Network Rail today starts its search for a new director to lead one of the biggest project and construction portfolios in the country following the announcement that the company's managing director of infrastructure projects, Simon Kirby, is to join HS2 Ltd as CEO for the project's construction phase.
Heavy rain brings disruption to Sussex railways
Trains have been disrupted by flooding this morning on routes into London from Sussex, following a night of heavy rain.
Views sought as architects unveil first draft images of Peckham Rye’s multi-million pound redevelopment
The next step towards a £25m revamp of the area around Peckham Rye railway station begins on Saturday, with the first chance for residents and rail users to see the latest design proposals at a public consultation event.
Cumbrian coast line reopens after railway rebuild
The Cumbrian coast line reopened this morning just 10 days after large sections of the railway were washed away during storms and flooding.
Grand Central's retail future shaping up
The delivery of exciting new retail opportunities in the heart of Birmingham took another step forward over the weekend as the last tower crane used to construct the new John Lewis shop, part of Grand Central Birmingham, was dismantled using another 500 tonne mobile crane at Birmingham New Street station.
National train performance for period 10 is heavily impacted by extreme weather
A succession of tumultuous storms tested the rail industry’s resilience during a very difficult period 10.
Network Rail public members publish first 'annual report'
Network Rail's 43 public members today published their first 'annual report' summarising their activities over the last year and outlining how the membership have held the company and its board to account.
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