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Great Western Main Line section set to 'go live'

Network Rail is close to completing electrification of the Great Western Main Line between Reading and Didcot, as part of the route’s ongoing modernisation.

1 Jun

DB 66014 at Peterborough. RICHARD CLINNICK.

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Network Rail creates ‘virtual route’ for freight and CrossCountry

Network Rail has created a new ‘virtual route’ for freight and national train operating companies.

1 Jun

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Regulator initiates Network Rail funding process for CP6

Rail regulators have begun the long process of calculating Network Rail’s track access charges and funding needs for 2019-2024, known as Control Period 6, CP6.

27 May

London Overground 172004 and 172003 at Leyton Road on May 24. ANTONY GUPPY.

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Gospel Oak-Barking closures as electrification begins

The phased closure of the Gospel Oak-Barking Line begins on June 4, as work gets under way to electrify the route (RAIL 800).

26 May

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EXCLUSIVE: Nicola Shaw writes for RAIL

NICOLA SHAW reflects on her report into Network Rail and its findings, and the approach required to implement any recommendations

23 May

60103 Flying Scotsman at York on May 10. JACK BOSKETT.

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Flying Scotsman: Network Rail issues trespass warning

Spectators told trespassing could lead to prosecution and a fine of up to £1,000 - and they could even risk electrocution

18 May

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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

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Progress made on new £50 million station

Secretary of State for Transport Patrick McLoughlin inspected work at the new £50 million Cambridge North station, ahead of its expected opening in May 2017.

17 May

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GWML wires will meet Hendy targets - Network Rail

Network Rail says the Great Western Route Modernisation (GWRM) will be completed to targets set after the Hendy Review.

11 May

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Great Western wires in use by September

Network Rail tells RAIL the first section of electrified track to be completed on the GWML will be between Reading and Didcot at the end of September.

11 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

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NR completes latest phase of GWML electrification

The latest phase of the Great Western Main Line (GWML) electrification programme was completed on April 11

27 Apr

Class 332s at London Paddington. CARL CHAMBERS.

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Network Rail consults on Heathrow Spur

Network Rail is evaluating responses to a 3.4-mile proposed link from west of Heathrow Airport to Terminal 5.

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

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RAIL 797: Low-key report, big potential

RAIL 797: Low-key report, big potential - Shaw Review was not radical - but its outcomes could be...

Editor's comment 30 Mar

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Network Rail seeks enthusiastic apprentices

Network Rail wants more apprentices to join the railway, with the infrastructure company’s Advanced Apprenticeship scheme offering 150 places nationwide.

11 Feb

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