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Discontinuous electrification on the Far North Line, as part of net zero plans, could involve hydrogen trains replacing the current diesel units. A ScotRail service from Inverness to Thurso crosses the Culgower Burn bridge near Helmsdale on July 3 2021. ALAMY.

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Disruption expected in June on Far North Line after Network Rail investment

Network Rail will invest £11.5 million to refurbish and replace critical infrastructure on the Far North Line, aiming to boost long-term reliability on one of Scotland’s most remote rail routes.

ScotRail 2 Jun

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ORR demands better planning of engineering possessions

“Improved planning, monitoring and delivery of possessions is essential in not only reducing disruption to passengers, but also in reducing costs.”

20 Oct

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ORR: refund rights and accessibility improve

Britain’s rail industry has delivered improvements for passengers - particularly on refund rights and accessibility - despite the challenges of the past year.

18 Jul

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NR engineers raise Machynlleth bridge

Black Bridge across the River Dulas near Machynlleth now stands one metre higher after being manually raised using lifting blocks

7 Jul

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National Rail Awards 2017: S&C North Alliance wins Infrastructure Achievement of the Year

S&C North Alliance wins Infrastructure Achievement of the Year award for Sandy South - a 125mph handback of a complex S&C renewal

22 Sept

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New Chairman for GEML Taskforce

Will Quince to lead Great Eastern Main Line Taskforce

10 Jul

AGA 90002 at Norwich on July 8 2015. RICHARD CLINNICK.

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Maynard stresses need for “effective collaboration”

Rail Minister Paul Maynard says: "To my mind, effective collaboration is the only way for Network Rail to deliver.”

26 Sept

First Great Western 143620 at Dawlish on September 26 2014. RICHARD CLINNICK.

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Task Force delays publication of demands for South West

Publication of the Peninsula Rail Task Force’s 20-year plan on the needs for the South West has been postponed until after the summer.

23 Jun

90034 stands at Norwich on August 5 2015. RICHARD CLINNICK.

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Anglian infrastructure needed as well as new trains, say campaigners

Campaigners expect new trains to be part of the new East Anglia franchise due to be announced soon.

16 Jun

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Network Rail plans vital Bank Holiday work

Network Rail will spend more than £30 million on engineering projects over the May 28-30 Bank Holiday weekend.

17 May

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VIDEO: Network Rail spring bank holiday improvement works

Over 9,000 members of Network Rail’s Orange Army will be working round-the-clock from May 28-30 to deliver vital elements of the company’s Railway Upgrade Plan

17 May

Some £288 million is being spent to modernise the Glasgow Subway, much of which was built in 1896, making it the world’s third oldest underground railway. STRATHCLYDE PARTNERSHIP FOR TRANSPORT.

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Glasgow Subway to shut for a month for tunnel work

Subway services in Glasgow are to be suspended for approximately four weeks from Saturday July 2, to enable modernisation work.

9 May

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Network Rail making progress on Glasgow Queen Street refresh

Network Rail is over 50 days into its 140-day closure of Glasgow Queen Street for the £742 million Edinburgh-Glasgow Improvement Programme (EGIP).

9 May

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Network Rail completes May Bank Holiday works programme

More than 11,000 Network Rail engineers worked over the May Bank Holiday weekend, completing £33 million worth of improvements with no reported overruns.

5 May

Virgin Trains East Coast 43239 climbs under the North London Line at Belle Isle, north London, on March 30, with the 1606 King’s Cross-Leeds, passing Grand Central 43465 trailing the 1228 Sunderland-King’s Cross. GC is one of two open access operators on the East Coast Main Line. ANTONY GUPPY.

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Alliance Rail accuses DfT of blackmail over East Coast

Alliance Rail has accused DfT of blackmailing ORR by threatening to withdraw funding for ECML upgrades if it allows more open access services to run.

11 Apr

East Midlands Trains 158785 at Cossington on the Midland Main Line. PAUL BIGGS.

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Network Rail pushes for vital Midlands area upgrade worth up to £1billion

Network Rail is proposing a £600 million-£1 billion major upgrade of Leicester station and the surrounding railway.

8 Apr

DB Cargo UK 90034 passes through Chelmsford at the helm of the 0930 Norwich-Liverpool Street on March 22. Faster journey times on the Great Eastern Main Line are called for by campaigners, but Network Rail has warned of the costs. ANTONY GUPPY.

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Faster trains on Great Eastern, but renewals hold the key - Network Rail

Journey time improvements on the GEML have a “very significant” cost, and need be implanted alongside other enhancement and renewals works to reduce the cost.

8 Apr

An Arriva Trains Wales Class 150/2 and Class 153 catch the reflection of a stunning sunset at Cardiff Central as they await departure with the 1942 empty coaching stock working to Canton depot on March 30. TIM SQUIRES.

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Cardiff Central upgrade plan as NR plots Welsh priorities

Redevelopment of Cardiff Central station and upgrading the North Wales Coast are on the agenda for Control Period 6 (CP6), which runs from 2019 to 2024.

8 Apr

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