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Daytime inspections expanded by South East Railways

Following on from the leadership merger between Southeastern and the regions infrastructure provider, Network Rail Kent Route last month, which was subsequently named South East Railways, a new approach to its railway maintenance inspections has been announced as one of its first initiatives.

TOCs 4 Jul

Europhoenix 37901 waits to remove 350247 on June 27 the day after it derailed crossing from the Up to the Down slow of the West Coast Main Line near Bletchley. NETWORK RAIL.

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WCML derailment damage blocks through trains onto East West Rail

Leading bogie of London Northwestern Railway unit derailed during empty stock move.

West Coast Main Line 2 Jul

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New technology to scrap mobile signal blackspots due from 2026

New partnership aims to improve 4G/5G connectivity on trains and in stations.

technology 26 Jun

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Southeastern and Network Rail Kent manager explains how unification will work

Southeastern Railway and Network Rail Kent Route will now be known as South Eastern Railway.

Southeastern 20 Jun

DB Cargo 66090 west of Calvert on East West Rail with 1104 Didcot-Northampton Gateway intermodal service, the first freight flow on the route. PHIL MARSH.

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East West Rail working timetable drawn up as first freight train uses route

First freight service along East West Rail coincides with opening of Northampton Gateway terminal.

East West Rail 19 Jun

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Network Rail signs huge rail supply contract with British Steel

A major five-year contract worth £500 million between Network Rail and British Steel has been signed, securing more than 337,000 tonnes of rail track supply and safeguarding thousands of UK manufacturing jobs.

Network Rail 17 Jun

Oxford Botley Road bridge works -Network Rail

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Compensation to be paid to Botley Road businesses

Network Rail will pay up to £850,000 to compensate businesses disrupted by the prolonged closure of the main road next to Oxford station.

Network Rail 16 Jun

The scene on Botley Road, Oxford, in July 2024. NETWORK RAIL.

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Lord Hendy and Network Rail CEO to provide Botley Road update for Oxford locals

Lord Hendy and Sir Andrew Haines will return to Oxford to speak to locals angered by the three-year project to replace a bridge.

Oxford 12 Jun

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Frustrated open access operators criticise Network Rail over track access responses

Wrexham, Shropshire and Midlands Railway and Hull Trains have both written letters outlining their frustrations as part of the track access application process.

Open access 11 Jun

Porterbrook’s HydroFLEX unit 799201 will be on display at Rail Live 2025, in a new livery to commemorate Railway 200. On June 21 2023, it departs Honeybourne with one of the day’s special shuttle services to that year’s Rail Live. DARREN FORD.

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Rail Live 2025 walk-through so you don't miss the fantastic attractions

This year's event will take place on June 18-19.

Rail Live 11 Jun

Large queues form at Lime Street station on May 26 after Liverpool FC’s parade, causing severe delays on the network.

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Liverpool overcrowding: "Lessons will be learned" after 166,000 passengers use Lime Street on one day

An estimated 166,000 passengers used Liverpool Lime Street on May 26, way above the estimated 30,000 for the bank holiday weekend.

Network Rail 4 Jun

Northern Class 323 unit arrives at Bolton in the early hours of June 3 after becoming the first electric-powered train to run from Wigan. NETWORK RAIL.

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First electric-powered train runs between Wigan and Bolton

First run is significant milestone in project to have electric traction on passenger services later this summer.

Electrification 4 Jun

Ukrainian railway delegates at Rail Live 2024

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Rail Live 2025: The agenda and subjects for day two’s seminar theatres

The agenda for Rail Live's seminar theatres includes talking points about a host of pressing industry concerns, with insights from attending experts.

Engineering 3 Jun

Viaduct footpath crossing near Chirk. NETWORK RAIL.

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Network Rail set to add safety measures at "risky" crossing on planned open access route

MPs had said to Network Rail they were "alarmed" at a lack of plan to address issues.

Network Rail 3 Jun

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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Rail Live 2025: The agenda and topics for day one's seminar theatres

Rail Live's seminar theatres provide a prime opportunity to gather insights and learn from industry experts.

Rail Live 30 May

Track laying and signalling work at Cambridge South. NETWORK RAIL.

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Prospect of redundancies a possibility for some firms due to investment pipeline "boom and bust"

Firms detail lack of work and potential impact after Network Rail and industry bodies give evidence to MPs.

Network Rail 29 May

802104 is one of three GWR (Great Western Railway) Hitachi units at London Paddington. ALAMY.

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Network Rail explains work done to fix almost daily Great Western Main Line failures

Network Rail tells RAIL about the first 12 months of Project Brunel.

Network Rail 21 May

The New Measurement Train. COLIN G WOOD.

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Network Rail begins process to replace rail infrastructure monitoring trains

New contract has an estimated value of £1.2bn and could run for 16 years.

Network Rail 20 May

Lineside signal is removed from Drayton Park on the Northern City Line. NETWORK RAIL.

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Lineside signals removed from London commuter route following ETCS switch

Northern City Line into Moorgate is completely controlled by ETCS.

ETCS 19 May

Network Rail

Daytime inspections expanded by South East Railways

WCML derailment damage blocks through trains onto East West Rail

New technology to scrap mobile signal blackspots due from 2026

Southeastern and Network Rail Kent manager explains how unification will work

East West Rail working timetable drawn up as first freight train uses route

Network Rail signs huge rail supply contract with British Steel

Compensation to be paid to Botley Road businesses

Lord Hendy and Network Rail CEO to provide Botley Road update for Oxford locals

Frustrated open access operators criticise Network Rail over track access responses

Rail Live 2025 walk-through so you don't miss the fantastic attractions

Liverpool overcrowding: "Lessons will be learned" after 166,000 passengers use Lime Street on one day

First electric-powered train runs between Wigan and Bolton

Rail Live 2025: The agenda and subjects for day two’s seminar theatres

Network Rail set to add safety measures at "risky" crossing on planned open access route

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

Rail Live 2025: The agenda and topics for day one's seminar theatres

Prospect of redundancies a possibility for some firms due to investment pipeline "boom and bust"

Network Rail explains work done to fix almost daily Great Western Main Line failures

Network Rail begins process to replace rail infrastructure monitoring trains

Lineside signals removed from London commuter route following ETCS switch

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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

Daytime inspections expanded by South East Railways

WCML derailment damage blocks through trains onto East West Rail

New technology to scrap mobile signal blackspots due from 2026

Southeastern and Network Rail Kent manager explains how unification will work

East West Rail working timetable drawn up as first freight train uses route

Network Rail signs huge rail supply contract with British Steel

Compensation to be paid to Botley Road businesses

Lord Hendy and Network Rail CEO to provide Botley Road update for Oxford locals

Frustrated open access operators criticise Network Rail over track access responses

Rail Live 2025 walk-through so you don't miss the fantastic attractions

Liverpool overcrowding: "Lessons will be learned" after 166,000 passengers use Lime Street on one day

First electric-powered train runs between Wigan and Bolton

Rail Live 2025: The agenda and subjects for day two’s seminar theatres

Network Rail set to add safety measures at "risky" crossing on planned open access route

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

Rail Live 2025: The agenda and topics for day one's seminar theatres

Prospect of redundancies a possibility for some firms due to investment pipeline "boom and bust"

Network Rail explains work done to fix almost daily Great Western Main Line failures

Network Rail begins process to replace rail infrastructure monitoring trains

Lineside signals removed from London commuter route following ETCS switch

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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

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

All three West Coast Main Line open access bid rejected

Delay in EMR Class 810 delivery could affect other operators