Network Rail - Page 6

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Surrey railway line to close for six days after ground mini landslip at embankment

Sensors detected ground movement at the embankment near Guildford

Network Rail 19 Dec

Huddersfield station roof in November 2024. PHILIP HAIGH.

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Remodelling and roof work to transform Huddersfield and remove bottleneck

Two 30-day blockades will be needed to create more capacity as part of the Transpennine Route Upgrade

Network Rail 12 Dec

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Network Rail confirms Ryde Pier reopening remains 'on schedule' after nine-month closure

The Island Line closed in September for a month, but the pier remains shut while parts of the metal structure are replaced

Island Line 11 Dec

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Network Rail to switch on Euston station’s big screen for passenger updates

Network Rail is set to re-activate the large screen at London Euston station as part of a trial to provide clearer and more visible travel information for passengers.

Network Rail 10 Dec

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Long-disused platform at Cleethorpes reopens to passengers after £1m refurbishment

Network Rail says the reopening is part of upgrades to enhance capacity at the station

Network Rail 10 Dec

LNER on East Coast mainline service to Leeds

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2025 ECML timetable agreement reached

A breakthrough in the East Coast Mainline 2025 timetable is close with details expected to be announced later this month by the Department for Transport (DfT).

East Coast Main Line 4 Dec

The Southeastern Javelin EMU was sprayed with graffiti after derailing in Ramsgate. JOHN HORTON

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Adhesion issue ruled out after Southeastern Javelin goes through end of Ramsgate siding

The EMU derailed at Ramsgate Maintenance Depot and has since been sprayed with graffiti

Southeastern 4 Dec

The Class 717 used in East Coast Main Line signalling tests. NETWORK RAIL

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Latest digital signalling tests deemed a 'success' after weekend closure of East Coast Main Line

Network Rail has said the tests bring programme of allowing trains on part of the East Coast Main Line to be controlled by digital signalling from late 2025 a step nearer

ETCS 3 Dec

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New sanders boost braking on South Western Railway's diesel units

SWR has fitted new sanding equipment, developed by Siemens and funded by Network Rail, to all 39 of its Class 158 and 159 DMUs

South Western Railway 28 Nov

A Network Rail HST during ETCS tests on the East Coast Main Line

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HST used in overnight ETCS tests on East Coast Main Line

Two of Network Rail's HST power cars have become the first older generation train to take part in main line digital signalling tests

East Coast Main Line 27 Nov

The Department for Transport has been criticised for failing to update the Rail Network Enhancements Pipeline since it was first published in 2019, leaving companies in the supply chain in the dark on infrastructure work. NETWORK RAIL.

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Network Rail publishes more spending data in response to supply chain concerns

Members of Network Rail's supply chain had voiced concerns at the RIA conference over communication about upcoming work

Network Rail 26 Nov

A damaged lorry after hitting the bridge over Stuntney Road, Ely. NETWORK RAIL.

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More than 1,500 railway bridge strikes in 12 months - but number is lowest in five years

Network Rail has listed the ten most bashed bridges in 2023-24

Network Rail 22 Nov

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Planning application submitted for new £32 million Golborne rail station

A planning application by Transport for Greater Manchester (TfGM) for a new £32 million railway station in Golborne has been submitted to Wigan Council

Transport for Greater Manchester 21 Nov

Network Rail engineers carry out wiring work on the Midland Main Line. NETWORK RAIL.

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Network Rail promises answers to supply chain after communication concerns raised

Representatives from small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) grilled NR’s Group Director, Railway Business Services, Clive Berrington, at the Railway Industry Association conference earlier this month

Network Rail 20 Nov

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All train doors at Birmingham New Street to close 40 seconds before departures

Network Rail has made the change in agreement with all train operators in a bid to keep services at Birmingham New Street on time

Network Rail 13 Nov

Rail Minister Lord Hendy at the RIA conference 2024. RAIL

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Rail Minister Lord Hendy apologises for tone of letter to Systra in response to Euston safety concerns

Rail Minister Lord Hendy has publicly apologised for part of a letter sent to a supplier concerning an employee who had called Euston Station 'unsafe'.

Lord Peter Hendy 6 Nov

Cambrian Line crash near Talerddig and Llanbrynmair with 158841, left, and 158824, right

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Sanders blocked on '158' that slid through Talerddig loop and down gradient before head-on collision, RAIB reports

The Rail Accident Investigation Branch has found the sanders were blocked on the Transport for Wales Class 158 that failed to stop at Talerddig loop before colliding head-on with another TfW unit

Transport for Wales 5 Nov

Reworked Liverpool Street Station design. ACME.

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Network Rail unveils slimmed down Liverpool Street Station plans

Network Rail Property has announced reworked plans to redevelop London Liverpool Street Station, which it hopes will turn it into a world-beating transport hub.

Network Rail 5 Nov

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Fifty-year-old rails on c2c network to be replaced this autumn

Stretches of track on the c2c network dating as far back as 1967 will be replaced this autumn

c2c 30 Oct

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Euston Station to trial earlier boarding as part of five-part plan

Network Rail and train operating companies, Avanti West Coast and London Northwestern Railway, are implementing a trial of earlier train boarding at London Euston station to combat the notorious "Euston rush" and enhance the overall passenger experience.

Budget 28 Oct

Network Rail - Page 6

Surrey railway line to close for six days after ground mini landslip at embankment

Remodelling and roof work to transform Huddersfield and remove bottleneck

Network Rail confirms Ryde Pier reopening remains 'on schedule' after nine-month closure

Network Rail to switch on Euston station’s big screen for passenger updates

Long-disused platform at Cleethorpes reopens to passengers after £1m refurbishment

2025 ECML timetable agreement reached

Adhesion issue ruled out after Southeastern Javelin goes through end of Ramsgate siding

Latest digital signalling tests deemed a 'success' after weekend closure of East Coast Main Line

New sanders boost braking on South Western Railway's diesel units

HST used in overnight ETCS tests on East Coast Main Line

Network Rail publishes more spending data in response to supply chain concerns

More than 1,500 railway bridge strikes in 12 months - but number is lowest in five years

Planning application submitted for new £32 million Golborne rail station

Network Rail promises answers to supply chain after communication concerns raised

All train doors at Birmingham New Street to close 40 seconds before departures

Rail Minister Lord Hendy apologises for tone of letter to Systra in response to Euston safety concerns

Sanders blocked on '158' that slid through Talerddig loop and down gradient before head-on collision, RAIB reports

Network Rail unveils slimmed down Liverpool Street Station plans

Fifty-year-old rails on c2c network to be replaced this autumn

Euston Station to trial earlier boarding as part of five-part plan

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No takers so first DB Cargo UK Class 67 goes for scrap

FirstGroup explains why Class 222s were "only option" for Lumo Euston-Stirling service

GB Railfreight planning to repurpose at least 12 more Class 66s for heavy trainloads

Network Rail - Page 6

Surrey railway line to close for six days after ground mini landslip at embankment

Remodelling and roof work to transform Huddersfield and remove bottleneck

Network Rail confirms Ryde Pier reopening remains 'on schedule' after nine-month closure

Network Rail to switch on Euston station’s big screen for passenger updates

Long-disused platform at Cleethorpes reopens to passengers after £1m refurbishment

2025 ECML timetable agreement reached

Adhesion issue ruled out after Southeastern Javelin goes through end of Ramsgate siding

Latest digital signalling tests deemed a 'success' after weekend closure of East Coast Main Line

New sanders boost braking on South Western Railway's diesel units

HST used in overnight ETCS tests on East Coast Main Line

Network Rail publishes more spending data in response to supply chain concerns

More than 1,500 railway bridge strikes in 12 months - but number is lowest in five years

Planning application submitted for new £32 million Golborne rail station

Network Rail promises answers to supply chain after communication concerns raised

All train doors at Birmingham New Street to close 40 seconds before departures

Rail Minister Lord Hendy apologises for tone of letter to Systra in response to Euston safety concerns

Sanders blocked on '158' that slid through Talerddig loop and down gradient before head-on collision, RAIB reports

Network Rail unveils slimmed down Liverpool Street Station plans

Fifty-year-old rails on c2c network to be replaced this autumn

Euston Station to trial earlier boarding as part of five-part plan

Most read

No takers so first DB Cargo UK Class 67 goes for scrap

FirstGroup explains why Class 222s were "only option" for Lumo Euston-Stirling service

GB Railfreight planning to repurpose at least 12 more Class 66s for heavy trainloads

DB Cargo UK discussing transferring drivers to rival as it deals with Network Rail contract loss

FirstGroup confirms Class 222s for Euston-Stirling Lumo route

UK "fails to provide trains people want or like"

Why the Class 67s have been running on borrowed time for nearly the whole of their lives

Delay in EMR Class 810 delivery could affect other operators

Network Rail begins process to replace rail infrastructure monitoring trains