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Engineers digging lift shafts at Warwick station have encountered unexpected buried foundations
Health & Safety

Access improvements at Warwick station delayed by unexpected foundations

4 August 2023 Rail Insider 0

The discovery of unknown foundations below Warwick station has forced Network Rail engineers to rethink a project that is intended to provide step-free access to both platforms for the first time. As part of that […]

Infrastructure

Ryde Pier reopens after nine months’ work, but there is still more to do

10 July 2023 Rail Insider 0

Ryde Pier on the Isle of Wight has reopened to railway traffic after having been closed for nine months.  In that time, contractors have strengthened the 143-year-old, 686-metre-long Victorian structure to return it to its […]

Marsh Barton station opened to passengers on 4 July 2023.
Infrastructure

First services call at new Marsh Barton station

9 July 2023 Rail Insider 0

The first train service to call at the new £16 million Marsh Baton station between Paignton and Exmouth was the 05:38 on 4 July 2023. Built by Graham for Devon County Council, the project, which […]

Buildings

Fire-damaged Troon station to be rebuilt by AmcoGiffen

9 July 2023 Rail Insider 0

AmcoGiffen has been named as the main contractor for the rebuild of the fire-damaged Troon station. Following the fire, which destroyed the station’s platform one building in July 2021, Network Rail has worked with partners, […]

Infrastructure

Dawlish sea wall ‘opened’ by Secretary of State

3 July 2023 Rail Insider 0

Network Rail’s new and improved sea wall at Dawlish has been officially opened by Secretary of State for Transport Rt Hon Mark Harper MP, marking a significant milestone in Network Rail’s efforts to enhance the […]

Business

Network Rail suppliers adopt science-based emissions targets

29 June 2023 Rail Insider 0

Network Rail has announced that three-quarters of its supply chain have, by emissions, committed to setting their own science-based emissions targets. In October 2020, Network Rail became the first railway company to set independently verified […]

Electrification

Report evaluates Great Western Route Modernisation

29 June 2023 Rail Insider 0

The Department for Transport (DfT) has released a report into the initial benefits of the Great Western Route Modernisation programme. The DfT commissioned SYSTRA and subconsultants Tavistock Institute of Human Relations to undertake a first […]

Infrastructure

Morley station reopened as part of Transpennine Route Upgrade

26 June 2023 Rail Insider 0

Network Rail has completed a number of major upgrades at Morley station which included the construction of new platforms, the initiation of old platform demolition, a full signalling recontrol to Network Rail’s York Rail Operating […]

Geotechnical

Work to stabilise Severn Estuary line recommences in July

23 June 2023 Rail Insider 0

The latest phase of work to stabilise the slopes alongside the Severn Estuary line will be undertaken by Network Rail and its contractor AmcoGiffen from Monday 31 July to Friday 18 August. Engineers will be […]

Business

Artificial intelligence helps to clean up the railway

22 June 2023 Rail Insider 0

Network Rail’s Southern region is using artificial intelligence software to find forgotten scrap materials from the side of the railway so that it can be safely removed. One Big Circle’s video and AI technology captures […]

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  • More trains between Bradford and London following government investment
  • Two new trustees for Railway Benefit Fund
  • Emma Haddow appointed Operations Director at Cementation Skanska
  • Northern City line becomes UK’s first signals-free commuter railway
  • Viaduct upgrade in Cornwall results in higher linespeed and improved reliability
  • A-Train of Sweden orders seven Stadler FLIRT trains for Arlanda airport service
  • Campaigners urge PM to support more cross-Channel rail services
  •  Plan launched to improve Yorkshire’s rail network
  • Level crossing closed following “shocking misuse”
  • Siemens Mobility wins signalling framework in Ireland
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  • Phil Mortimer: A recent funded R&D project focused on the use of alternatives to steel for the ohl masts. This has several…
  • Nigel: Fully support this restoration from the East Lancashire side,existing infrastructure mostly well built and promises a highly efficient 12 mile…
  • Clive Broadhead: After the undoubtedly achievement of resurrecting the railways in Scotland why are the current NR management he'll bent on squandering…
  • The new FLIRT for A-Train will seat 323 passengers and enter service between Stockholm and Arlanda airport in 2029.
  • Northern City line becomes UK’s first signals-free commuter railway
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  • Viaduct upgrade in Cornwall results in higher linespeed and improved reliability
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  • The new FLIRT for A-Train will seat 323 passengers and enter service between Stockholm and Arlanda airport in 2029.
    A-Train of Sweden orders seven Stadler FLIRT trains for Arlanda airport service
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  • Campaigners urge PM to support more cross-Channel rail services
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  •  Plan launched to improve Yorkshire’s rail network
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  • Level crossing closed following “shocking misuse”
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  • Siemens Mobility wins signalling framework in Ireland
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