Infrastructure - Page 14

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Tests begin on Crossrail ventilation system

Testing of Crossrail's tunnel ventilation control system is under way

1 Dec

Class 700s at London Blackfriars. PAUL BIGLAND/RAIL.

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Thameslink’s 24tph introduction held over to 2019

Phased introduction of services on Thameslink means 24 trains per hour will now be delivered in December 2019.

21 Nov

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EXCLUSIVE: Gold standard

Approaching the tenth anniversary of HS1, and to celebrate the tenth anniversary of Ashford depot, a look at the regenerative effect Javelins have had on Kent.

6 Nov

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Network Rail’s plans deemed ‘robust’ by ORR’s consultants

NR’s emerging plans to operate, maintain and renew the rail network between 2019 and 2024 are ‘robust’, according to independent risk and assurance experts.

6 Nov

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Five bidders shortlisted for HS2 trains contract

Alstom, Bombardier, Hitachi, Siemens and Talgo shortlisted to tender for £2.75 billion HS2 trains contract. Winner announced in 2019.

2 Nov

Govia Thameslink Railway 700103 at London Bridge. JACK BOSKETT/RAIL.

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Maynard defends London’s rail spending levels

Number of visitors and workers in London is a principal reason for a bigger spend per head on rail in the capital than in the North says Minister.

30 Oct

Class 483, 483004, heads along Ryde Pier forming 20918 Shanklin-Ryde Pier Head on July 15. CHRIS WILSON.

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Future of Island Line to be determined

No Government-made assessment of scale and timing of any required work for Ryde Pier, while SWR to submit a costed option for Island Line operations

13 Oct

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Approval for Felixstowe dualling

Felixstowe branch double-tracking approved

3 Oct

An artist's impression of Great Yarmouth after resignalling and remodelling. NETWORK RAIL.

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£68 million signalling scheme for Anglian branches

Semaphores and manually-controlled level crossings to be swept away in £68 million scheme.

25 Sept

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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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National Rail Awards 2017: Network Rail High Output Ballast Cleaning System wins Sustainable Development Award

Network Rail invested in the High Output Ballast Cleaning System wins Sustainable Development of the Year at National Rail Awards 2017

22 Sept

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National Rail Awards 2017: Taylor Woodrow, Bam Nuttall, London Underground win Major Project of the Year Award

Taylor Woodrow, Bam Nuttall, London Underground win Major Project of the Year for Tottenham Court Road station upgrade

22 Sept

Feature

IP’s evolution: planning, costing and delivering

The effect of NR's devolution strategy on Infrastructure Projects division & how IP works to integrate with Routes and improve performance. PAUL STEPHEN reports

Major projects 15 Sept