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Stafford works have no equal for CEEQUAL
Network Rail’s Stafford Area Improvements Programme (SAIP) is helping set the sustainability standard on major projects, recording one of the highest ever scores in the prestigious CEEQUAL scheme.

Network Rail’s plans for faster, more frequent services across the North
Network Rail is exploring options to improve the railway around Manchester Piccadilly and Oxford Road stations as part of the Northern Hub – a programme of investment to deliver faster, more frequent services across the North of England and stimulate economic growth by better connecting towns and cities. The plans were unveiled to city-wide stakeholders this week ahead of public consultation.

Network Rail closes one in ten of Britain’s level crossings
The closure of Moors Gorse level crossing in Cannock Chase, Staffordshire means Network Rail has now closed 700 level crossings across Britain – around 10 per cent of the total – since 2009 as part of its £130m national level crossing investment programme.

CHANCELLOR SEES WORK ON SWINDON TO KEMBLE STRIDE FORWARD
The Chancellor visited a railway site on Friday, 12 July, to welcome the progress made on the £45m Swindon to Kemble investment scheme. He saw the improvement work entering a vital stage as new sets of switches and crossings were being assembled for installation this summer.

Three stations on West Coast main line to become more accessible for all
Work is start this month to provide passengers at Leighton Buzzard, Berkhamsted and Hemel Hempstead with step-free access between the station entrance and platforms, making the railway more accessible for everyone.

Plans for new landmark station at Abbey Wood submitted
- Crossrail represents major step-change in public transport and will play a significant role in regeneration of the local area
- Plans for bright and spacious landmark station with two additional tracks for new Crossrail services
- Crossrail to add up to 12 extra trains an hour to link Abbey Wood with central London and beyond, slashing journey times and reducing congestion on existing services

Network Rail launches technical strategy for the future
Network Rail has published its technical strategy, outlining the research and development priorities and opportunities for the next 30 years.

Network Rail’s newest train takes to the rails
The newest addition to Network Rail’s train fleet has left the depot for the first time on a series of test runs.
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