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Network Rail to boost reliability through multi-million pound investment in universities
Passengers are set to benefit from a railway that can better cope with extreme weather and increased demand after Network Rail pledged millions of pounds to work with universities to boost research and development.
Tests start to find out what lies beneath Kidsgrove station
Surveys are due to take place at Kidsgrove station in Staffordshire after unmapped underground mine shafts delayed work to improve accessibility for passengers.
Network Rail sees decrease in incidents following anti-trespass campaign in North Wales
Network Rail hosted over 100 public events in north Wales during the summer to engage with communities and raise awareness of the dangers of trespassing on the railway
Weekend work starts soon to improve Fen Line services
Work will start next month at key locations on the Fen Line between King’s Lynn and Cambridge to improve services for passengers.
Return of the plaque - lost railway artefact found for sale on eBay
A missing piece of railway history is being returned to its rightful place - thanks to cunning detective work by a retired train driver and his transport police pal.
Residents invited to find out more about essential repairs to Waltham Road bridge in Twyford
Residents in Twyford, near Reading, are invited to attend a Network Rail drop-in session on Tuesday 24 September to find out more about upcoming work to repair the steel and masonry on Waltham Road bridge.
Passengers warned as Cross City line hosts pioneering autumn train trials
Passengers are being warned about the part closure of the Cross City line next month for pioneering testing to improve the reliability of trains in the autumn.
Network Rail awards Ilford and Romford station upgrade contract
The contract to complete Network Rail’s upgrade of east London stations for the Crossrail project has been awarded to VolkerFitzpatrick.
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