Network Rail Announces Nine Day Line Closure Between Redhill and Tonbridge Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Haziran 6, 20250 Network Rail has announced a nine-day closure of the line between Redhill and Tonbridge as work is carried out to strengthen the railway embankment near Edenbridge. During the closure, which will take place between Saturday 16 and Monday 25 August 2025, buses will replace trains along the route. Network Rail has successfully
Network Rail Signs New Solar Agreement with EDF Renewables UK Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mayıs 30, 20250 A new solar farm in Norfolk is set to provide power for a number of Network Rail stations and offices following a deal between the rail body and energy supplier EDF Renewables. The Corporate Purchase Power Agreement will see the farm provide Network Rail with 64GWh of clean energy at a
Major Regeneration Project Planned for Waterloo Station Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mayıs 27, 20250 Network Rail Property, Places for London and the London Borough of Lambeth have formed a new strategic partnership to develop a regeneration project for both Waterloo Station and the South Bank neighbourhood. The new partnership expands upon a framework published last year, named the Waterloo Station Vision, which set out a
Northern City Line to London Begins Signal-Free Operation Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mayıs 20, 20250 The Great Northern ‘Northern City Line’ to London has become the country’s first commuter railway to operate without the use of trackside signals in a major milestone. Traditional signals were removed from the side of the track this past weekend (17 & 18 May) as part of the 1.4 billion GBP
Network Rail Unveils Transformative Plans for London Liverpool Street Station Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mayıs 16, 20250 Network Rail has unveiled new plans for a transformation of London Liverpool Street station. The planning application submitted by Network Rail has been validated by the City of London, and includes various future-proofing measures to provide additional space, as well as further connect the station to the local rail network across
Network Rail Issues Travel Advisories During May Engineering Works Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Nisan 29, 20250 Network Rail is encouraging passengers to check their journeys ahead of a number of works taking place across Britain’s railway network over both the early and late May bank holiday weekends. The works, which are valued at 133 million GBP, will see Network Rail undertaking over 630 projects across the country. Network
Network Rail Awards £1.1 Billion Contract for New OTMs Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Nisan 3, 20250 Network Rail has awarded a set of contracts worth 1.1 billion GBP to four suppliers for a set of on-track maintenance machines. The contracts, which have been awarded to Balfour Beatty Rail Limited, Colas Rail Limited, Swietelsky Babcock Rail (SB Rail) and VolkerRail Specialist Businesses Limited, will see Network Rail take
Amey Appointed to Network Rail’s Development and Design Partnership Framework Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Nisan 1, 20250 Amey has been selected as a design and consultancy partner for Network Rail’s Development and Design Partnership Framework (DDPF), which aims to improve rail infrastructure in the north of England. The framework, valued at 300 million GBP, will span five years and support various strategic rail programmes. As part of the framework,
Network Rail CEO Andrew Haines to Retire in October 2025 Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mart 31, 20250 Sir Andrew Haines, Chief Executive of Network Rail, has announced his decision to retire from the company in October 2025. Haines, who has led Network Rail since August 2018, has overseen significant reforms aimed at improving customer experience and railway performance. Andrew Haines © Network Rail During his tenure, Haines had to tackle the
Network Rail Cracks Down on Fly-Tipping Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mart 27, 20250 New research commissioned by Network Rail has found that 23% of Britons do not consider fly-tipping as a criminal offence – almost a quarter of the population. The data, which surveyed a sample size of 2,000 British adults, found that whilst 23% of people have spotted waste nearby or on railway
UK: Network Rail Issues Bank Holiday Travel Advice for West Coast Line Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mart 18, 20250 Network Rail has advised passengers looking to travel between London Euston and Scotland during the upcoming Easter bank holiday to plan their journeys either side of the long weekend. Travellers have been advised to make alternative travel arrangements due to a series of railway upgrades set to take place along the
Network Rail Begins Trials of Helicopter-Based Camera System Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mart 12, 20250 Network Rail has begun trials for a helicopter-based camera system aimed at spotting potential track issues before they occur. The camera system, which combines high-resolution photography with laser surveys and near-infrared images, allows engineers to view track from previously inaccessible angles. The system has been tested at Network Rail’s test track near
UK: Work Begins on New Railway Station in Okehampton Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mart 5, 20250 Initial work has begun to build a new railway station in Okehampton, Devon. The new 15 million GBP station, named Okehampton Interchange, will connect West Devon, Torridge and North Cornwall with Exeter, extending the Dartmoor Line. Work has already begun on the new station, which is situated at Okehampton Business Park © GWR Upon
UK: New Footbridge Installed at Darlington Station Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Şubat 25, 20250 A new, 50-tonne pedestrian footbridge has been installed at Darlington station in County Durham. The new footbridge, which is part of a 140 million GBP transport hub transformation project for the station, was installed in two-parts over the course of the weekend of 21 February, and is set to receive a
UK: Hitachi Rail Commercialises New AI Rail Maintenance Technology Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Şubat 24, 20250 Hitachi Rail, alongside partners Connected Places Catapult, have announced the commercialisation of a new AI rail maintenance technology, following its official unveiling at InnoTrans 2024 in Berlin. First convened by Connected Places Catapult, Hitachi Rail, LNER and Network Rail in 2021; the technology offers real-time infrastructure monitoring and predictive maintenance along
UK: Network Rail Completes Refurbishment Project on Awe Viaduct Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Şubat 21, 20250 Network Rail has completed a 3.5 million GBP refurbishment project on Awe viaduct, a rail bridge situated near Taynuilt, Scotland. Having stood along the West Highland Line since 1879, initial work to replace the viaduct’s original timber deck first began in Summer 2024. The viaduct has remained in operation since its original
UK: New £8.9 Million Wheel Lathe in Operation at Allerton Depot Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Şubat 19, 20250 A new, 8.9 million GBP wheel lathe is now fully operational at Northern’s Allerton TrainCare Centre. The lathe, nicknamed ‘Tina’ after the late Tina Turner, allows for the reshaping, balancing and repairing of train wheels without removal from the vehicle bodies themselves, minimising service disruption. ‘Tina’ was installed in part thanks to
UK: AtkinsRèalis to Lead Design Integration for TRU Stretch Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Şubat 12, 20250 AtkinsRèalis has been chosen by Network Rail to lead the design integration for a key section of the upcoming Transpennine Route Upgrade (TRU). Under a Lead Design Organisation (LDO) framework spanning eight-years, AtkinsRèalis will provide integration and design services for an 18-mile leg stretch of the route from Stalybridge to Huddersfield. AtkinsRèalis’
UK: Network Rail Prepares for Goole Station Subway Pump Replacement Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Şubat 10, 20250 Network Rail’s replacement of a subway pump at Goole station is set to begin on Monday 17 February, with travellers advised that sections of the station will subsequently see partial closures. The pump replacement project, which is worth 2.2 million GBP, will see Network Rail installing new equipment on both sides
UK: Network Rail Prepares for Goole Station Subway Pump Replacement Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Şubat 10, 20250 Network Rail’s replacement of a subway pump at Goole station is set to begin on Monday 17 February, with travellers advised that sections of the station will subsequently see partial closures. The pump replacement project, which is worth 2.2 million GBP, will see Network Rail installing new equipment on both sides
UK: Alstom Completes South Kirkby Resignalling Project Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Şubat 6, 20250 Alstom has successfully delivered modern signalling improvements at South Kirkby, West Yorkshire, replacing outdated manual systems on the East Coast Main Line with advanced digital technology. This upgrade will enhance journey punctuality and safety while reducing maintenance demands. South Kirkby resignalling © Alstom South Kirkby’s previous signalling system, in place for over 50 years,
Jacobs Appointed Integration Delivery Partner for Transpennine Route Upgrade Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Şubat 3, 20250 Network Rail has appointed Jacobs to serve as the Technical Services Integration Delivery Partner for the Transpennine Route Upgrade (TRU). This infrastructure programme aims to enhance rail connectivity across the North of England. It will improve journey times, increase service frequency, and enhance reliability along the 70-mile route between York and Manchester
Network Rail Launches Consultation on Manchester Oxford Road Station Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ocak 20, 20250 Network Rail has launched a public consultation on plans to deliver a series of major upgrades at Manchester Oxford Road Station. Proposed improvements for both passengers and the wider rail network include increasing track platform lengths, track & signalling upgrades and the construction of a new station footbridge with enhanced accessibility
UK: LiDAR Technology to Enhance Level Boarding on Metro Fleet Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ocak 15, 20250 Southeastern, Network Rail, and Cordel have partnered to introduce advanced technology to improve platform accessibility for Southeastern’s potential new Metro fleet. The collaboration leverages Light Detection and Ranging (LiDAR) sensors, combined with artificial intelligence, to deliver precise measurements and 3D models of Southeastern Metro station platforms. The LiDAR-equipped maintenance trains will operate
UK: East Coast Main Line Engineering Work to Disrupt Travel Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ocak 10, 20250 Network Rail has announced that services on the East Coast Mail Line will be severely disrupted as a result of planned engineering work over two weekends during the next month. Works will see vital improvements made to track, drainage and overhead power lines on both 25-26 January and 1-2 February. ECDP work
Direct Rail Services Commence between Cardiff and Edinburgh Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Aralık 17, 20240 Passengers can now enjoy a direct rail connection between Cardiff and Edinburgh for the first time in nearly 40 years, with CrossCountry launching its new weekday service on 16 December. This marks the only direct train linking Wales, England, and Scotland. The Voyager train will complete the 455-mile route © Network Rail The inaugural
Live Travel Information Returns to Screens at London Euston Station Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Aralık 10, 20240 In response to passenger feedback, Network Rail is trialling the reintroduction of live travel information on the large advertisement screens at London Euston station. This move brings back a clear and visible focal point for updates on train services as part of Network Rail’s five-point plan to enhance the passenger experience
Live Travel Information Returns to Screens at London Euston Station Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Aralık 10, 20240 In response to passenger feedback, Network Rail is trialling the reintroduction of live travel information on the large advertisement screens at London Euston station. This move brings back a clear and visible focal point for updates on train services as part of Network Rail’s five-point plan to enhance the passenger experience
Alstom Delivers New Signalling System in South London Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Kasım 8, 20240 Alstom has delivered a new signalling system in South London, enhancing reliability for passengers travelling in and out of London Victoria. The updated system has been implemented as part of a major Network Rail upgrade initiative to modernise signalling on the lines into London Victoria, the UK’s fifth busiest station. Three Bridges
Early Boarding Aims to Reduce Congestion at London Euston Station Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ekim 29, 20240 Network Rail, Avanti West Coast and London Northwestern Railway have introduced an early boarding trial that aims to alleviate congestion at London Euston station. This measure plans to combat the frequent ‘Euston rush’ and enhance the passenger experience. It follows the announcement of a five-point improvement plan from the Department for
East West Rail: First Train Completes Test Run between Oxford and Milton Keynes Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ekim 22, 20240 A key milestone was reached for the East West Rail project yesterday after a test train successfully completed a test run between Oxford and Milton Keynes. Network Rail worked with Chiltern Railways to operate the first train over the newly built section (Connection Stage One) of the line between Bicester and
Network Rail and ScotRail Strengthen Alliance Agreement Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ekim 16, 20240 Network Rail and ScotRail have signed a strengthened Alliance Agreement, committing to closer integration to enhance the safety, reliability, and sustainability of Scotland’s railway network. This new agreement builds on the initial alliance signed in 2015 between Network Rail and Abellio ScotRail. Both organisations are now under public sector control and
Network Rail Unveils 5-Point Plan to Improve London Euston Station Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ekim 8, 20240 Network Rail and the Department for Transport (DfT) have announced a five-point plan that aims to improve the passenger experience at London Euston Station. The plan addresses long-standing concerns over the station’s outdated infrastructure and subpar passenger experience, with the site prone to overcrowding. It aims to mitigate these issues in
Transpennine Route Upgrade Proposes Plans from Stalybridge to Diggle Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Eylül 5, 20240 The UK’s Transpennine Route Upgrade (TRU) project has proposed plans to upgrade the section of railway between Stalybridge and Diggle. As part of this initiative, Network Rail has released images of a relocated Mossley Station and upgraded Greenfield Station. This precedes a public consultation that will launch on 16 September 2024. Aerial
AtkinsRéalis to Upgrade Rail Signalling in East England Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ağustos 21, 20240 Network Rail has appointed AtkinsRéalis to renew and upgrade the signalling and telecommunications infrastructure across the Eastern region of England. AtkinsRéalis is one of two suppliers selected for Lot 2A under the Eastern Routes Partnership Framework. The Lot 2A contract is valued at up to 150 million GBP over five years, but
Network Rail Invests £33 Million to Prevent Landslips on East Coast Main Line Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ağustos 16, 20240 Network Rail is investing 33 million GBP to stabilise a 1,000-metre section of the East Coast Main Line near Browney Curve, Durham. This work addresses ongoing land movement beneath the tracks, which, could lead to significant disruptions for passenger and freight services due to landslips. Engineers working on the landslip site of
Network Rail Announces Up to £1.3bn in Contracts Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ağustos 13, 20240 Network Rail has announced up to 1.3 billion GBP in contracts for work on Scotland’s Railway over the next five years. The contracts will be awarded to five organisations to ensure Scotland’s Railway remain safe and reliable. This includes Taziker Industrial, AmcoGiffen, STORY and QTS. In addition, VolkerRail will receive its
Network Rail Announces Up to £1.3bn in Contracts Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ağustos 13, 20240 Network Rail has announced up to 1.3 billion GBP in contracts for work on Scotland’s Railway over the next five years. The contracts will be awarded to five organisations to ensure Scotland’s Railway remain safe and reliable. This includes Taziker Industrial, AmcoGiffen, STORY and QTS. In addition, VolkerRail will receive its
Network Rail Invests in Safeguarding Cumbrian Coastline Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ağustos 8, 20240 Network Rail is investing 4.5 million GBP in future-proofing the Cumbrian coastline against climate change. This project will involve an extensive upgrade to Eskmeals viaduct. Its hardwood timber beams will be replaced with fibrous material that will double the life expectancy from 25 to 50 years. Network Rail will also improve the
£5.2m Upgrade Complete for Tyneside’s High Level Bridge Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 26, 20240 Network Rail has completed a year-long project to strengthen the High Level Bridge over the River Tyne. Network Rail invested 5.2 million GBP to overhaul the underside of this Victorian-built structure, connecting Gateshead and Newcastle. High Level Bridge from the Quayside on Gateshead side of the River Tyne © Network Rail Designed by Robert
UK: New Midland Main Line Power Lines to Go Live Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 24, 20240 Network Rail has issued a safety warning ahead of the new Midland Main Line power lines being switched on in Northamptonshire and Leicestershire. On Sunday 28 July, 25,000 volts will be powered between Kettering and Wigston. This makes it the latest section of the Midland Main Line to go live. Network Rail
ORR Presents Annual Assessment of UK Rail Industry Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 19, 20240 The Office of Rail and Road (ORR) has presented its annual assessment of the UK rail industry and set out priorities for the year ahead. While addressing the industry, Chief Executive, John Larkinson emphasised that the rail industry must change the way it works together to better tackle the challenges of climate
Network Rail Pilots Automated Hazard Detection on East Coast Main Line Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 18, 20240 Network Rail and Hitachi Rail have launched a 12-month pilot project leveraging automated monitoring technology to detect potential hazards on the East Coast Main Line. This initiative focuses on identifying risks such as overhanging trees, fallen leaves, and subsidence, which can disrupt railway operations. The project uses Front-Facing CCTV (FFCCTV) digital monitoring
UK: Dawlish Cliff Works Paused Due to Unexpected Wildlife Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mayıs 10, 20240 Ongoing works on a Dawlish cliff were recently brought to a brief pause due to the discovery of a tawny owl nesting in a hole on the side of the sheer cliff face. The owl, which was discovered by an abseiling railway worker as he attempted to, unknowingly, place a foot
UK: Class 66 Locomotive Starts Dynamic Testing with ETCS Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Nisan 29, 20240 Network Rail has announced that the first locomotive equipped with digital signalling in Britain’s principal freight fleet has commenced dynamic testing. The Class 66 locomotive has successfully completed static testing and will now be tested dynamically on a test track. Once it has completed dynamic testing, the locomotive will accumulate 5,000 miles of
Scotland: Network Rail Invests £3.4 Million in Glenfinnan Viaduct Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Nisan 18, 20240 Scotland’s Railway has announced that Network Rail is commencing a 3.4 million GBP investment project to repair the 123-year-old Glenfinnan Viaduct. Together with the principal contractor, AmcoGiffen, Network Rail engineers are assessing the condition and strength of the viaduct. In addition, they are completing work to protect it from water erosion, carry
UK: Siemens Mobility to Deliver Signalling and Control Systems for Network Rail Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Nisan 10, 20240 Siemens Mobility has secured first place on Network Rail’s Train Control Systems Framework (TCSF), which will upgrade thousands of miles of Britain’s rail network. With this attainment, Siemens Mobility will receive a share of contracts to be awarded from the 4 billion GBP rail signalling and control framework for the UK. This
UK: Network Rail Completes Hope Valley Railway Upgrade Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Nisan 8, 20240 Network Rail has completed the 150 million GBP Hope Valley Railway Upgrade project, which is expected to enhance journeys between Manchester and Sheffield. To celebrate this achievement, Rail Minister Huw Merriman visited Dore & Totley station in Sheffield on Monday 8 April, where a new and fully accessible platform has now
Network Rail to Invest £2.8bn in Climate Resilience Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Nisan 3, 20240 Network Rail has announced plans to invest around 2.8 billion GBP in activities and technology to help cope with extreme weather and climate change. This is part of its five-year 45.4 billion GBP improvement plan for Control Period 7 (CP7) which recently commenced with the end of Control Period 6 (CP6)
UK: Network Rail Reviews 5 Years of CP6 Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mart 26, 20240 Network Rail has presented a review of its sixth five-year funding period, Control Period 6 (CP6), which started on 1 April 2019 and is set to end on 31 March 2024. During this time, Network Rail has worked to deliver major rail upgrades across Great Britain to improve the railway for
UK: Electric Train Tested between Manchester and Stalybridge Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mart 18, 20240 An electric train has completed a test run between Manchester and Stalybridge for the first time as part of the Transpennine Route Upgrade (TRU). This achievement follows work completed last year to install overhead line electrification (OLE) between Manchester Victoria, Stalybridge and Guide Bridge stations. In addition, track was replaced to
UK: AECOM to Design Mid Cornwall Metro Project Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mart 5, 20240 AECOM has been contracted to undertake the detailed design stage for the Mid Cornwall Metro project in the UK. This follows the company’s completion of the initial engineering design work for the project, alongside the business plan for the scheme. This scheme has been designed to improve connectivity for people living, working, and studying
Network Rail Changes Standards for Signalling Power Supplies Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Şubat 7, 20240 Network Rail Changes Standards for Signalling Power Supplies, Opening Potential for Massive Savings Rail technology supplier Viper Innovations have collaborated closely with partners at Network Rail to ensure the industry gain substantial benefits from the installation of CableGuardian. To-date the technology has brought excellent returns on investment, helping operators to avoid
Rail Resilience: Preparing for Trouble Down the Tracks Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ocak 23, 20240 At the end of 2023, Rail Live! took place in Madrid, Spain. The event focused on key themes in the industry such as safety and decarbonisation. In addition, it recognised critical challenges faced by operators and infrastructure managers in the face of climate change and highlighted the need for long-term
Network Rail Consulting to Support California High-Speed Rail Construction Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ocak 10, 20240 UK consultancy company, Network Rail Consulting has been awarded a 73.2 million USD contract to provide systems engineering services for California’s High-Speed Rail Program. This project will see trains operating at 200 mph between Los Angeles and San Francisco, as well as later connections to Sacramento and San Diego. The California High-Speed
UK: Final Track Installed to Eliminate Hope Valley Bottleneck Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Aralık 31, 20230 Network Rail has installed the final pieces of track to relieve the Hope Valley bottleneck through a new passing loop between Bamford and Hathersage stations. The new track, which totals 850 metres in length, will enable passenger trains to pass slower freight trains on the Hope Valley railway line. This will
Green Light for Mid Cornwall Metro Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Aralık 19, 20230 “We are committed to providing a thriving and sustainable Cornwall, fit for the modern world, for the benefit our residents. “This initiative is absolutely key to delivering rail and active travel improvements across Cornwall both now and in the future, to enhance the lives of our residents by revolutionising how we
Taking Charge of Decarbonisation at Rail Live! Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Kasım 30, 20230 On 29 November, the opening day of Rail Live! showcased some of the ongoing decarbonisation initiatives underway in the rail industry. With the transition to electric power playing a key role in delivering more sustainable rail networks, the event highlighted the positive impact of a range of electrification projects worldwide. For example,
First Passenger Trains Run to City of London with Digital Signalling Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Kasım 28, 20230 The first trains have carried passengers to the City of London using European Train Control System (ETCS) digital signalling. This marks a significant milestone for the 1.4 billion GBP East Coast Digital Programme, which aims to make rail services more reliable and more sustainable through the implementation of digital signalling. Project lead
Scotland: Network Rail Awards Contracts for Electrification of East Kilbride Line Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Kasım 23, 20230 Network Rail has awarded contracts valued at 61.5 million GBP for the delivery of the East Kilbride Enhancement Project in Scotland. The contracts have been awarded to Story Contracting, AmcoGiffen, SPL Powerlines, Siemens, Rail Systems Alliance Scotland and WSP to deliver 22.4 single-track kilometres of electrified railway. This is part of the
First Electric Train Completes Test Runs on Glasgow-Barrhead Line Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Kasım 22, 20230 Network Rail has announced that the first ScotRail electric train has completed test runs on the Glasgow-Barrhead line in Scotland. This marks a significant milestone for the line’s 63.3 million GBP electrification project. An electric train undergoing testing in Barrhead © Network Rail Between 7 and 8 November, the Class 380 completed test runs
Network Rail Upgrades Signalling in Cornwall Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Kasım 14, 20230 Network Rail has completed the first major stage of its project to modernise railway signalling across Cornwall, UK. With this milestone, passenger trains have now resumed service after 13 days of round-the-clock work between Tuesday 31 October and Sunday 12 November. This undertaking has involved replacing signals that have reached the end
AARCPS Showcases Network Rail and Rail for London Infrastructure Projects Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Kasım 10, 20230 AARC Professional Services (AARCPS) specialises in advisory, consultancy and safety services for the rail sector. Recent projects have included working with Network Rail on updating its Health and Safety Management System and supporting Rail for London Infrastructure’s (RfLI) maintenance business ahead of the Elizabeth line entering passenger service. Here we share the
Expanded Rail Station to Open at Gatwick Airport Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Kasım 9, 20230 Network Rail has announced that its renovation and expansion of Gatwick Airport rail station will open on 21 November. This project aims to enhance journeys from train to plane to provide passengers with easier, faster and more reliable services. The newly upgraded station will greatly benefit passengers on Gatwick Express and Southern
ORR Approves Network Rail’s £43 Billion Plan for CP7 Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ekim 31, 20230 The Office of Rail and Road (ORR) has approved Network Rail’s 43.1 billion GBP plans for Control Period 7 (CP7). These plans span five years from 1 April 2024 and will see 38.5 billion GBP invested in England and Wales and 4.6 billion GBP invested in Scotland to deliver “a safe
Network Rail Commences Upgrade Work at Luton Station Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Eylül 25, 20230 Network Rail has commenced construction work on delivering improvements and upgrades that will enhance the passenger experience at Luton station. This programme will replace the station canopies on platforms 1 and 2 and will install a new bridge and three lifts to improve the station’s accessibility. The exterior of Luton station © Network
Network Rail to Repair World’s Oldest Viaduct in Merseyside Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Eylül 15, 20230 Network Rail is investing 3.8 million GBP in carrying out repair work on the world’s oldest viaduct in Newton-le-Willows, Merseyside. The Sankey Viaduct first opened in 1830 to bridge the 160-metre gap over the Sankey Valley. It will now be repaired ahead of its 200th anniversary. Sankey Viaduct with TPE train crossing
Network Rail Invests £1 Million in Glasgow’s Rail Infrastructure Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Eylül 12, 20230 Network Rail has announced that it is investing more than 1 million GBP in improving rail infrastructure around Glasgow, Scotland. This work will replace ageing tracks between Dalmuir and Yoker, with construction set to begin on 22 September. The scope of this project includes upgrading the tracks through the 127-year-old Dalmuir Twin
Transpennine Route Upgrade to Replace Tracks in Northern England Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Eylül 7, 20230 During weekends in September and October, the Transpennine Route Upgrade (TRU) programme will replace tracks along the railway line between Manchester, Huddersfield, Leeds and York. As part of the multi-billion-pound TPU programme, engineers will excavate ballast to create new track beds, allowing for the installation of new rail and sleepers. Throughout
Digital Signalling Proved Ready for Passenger Service on Northern City Line Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Eylül 7, 20230 Network Rail and Govia Thameslink Railway (GTR) have demonstrated that the recently installed digital signalling on the Northern City Line between Finsbury Park and Moorgate is ready for passenger service. This marks a significant milestone for the first phase of the East Coast Digital Programme (ECDP). ETCS frequency testing © Network Rail Throughout this
Network Rail to Upgrade River Devon Viaduct in Newark Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ağustos 23, 20230 Network Rail has announced that it will commence a major upgrade project on the River Devon Viaduct, which carries the railway over the River Trent in Newark. This 2 million GBP investment will help maintain reliability and safety for future services. It will involve a full renewal of the bridge, including
116 Digital Signals to Be Switched On in South West London Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ağustos 18, 20230 Network Rail is set to switch on 116 newly installed digital signals in south west London and Berkshire during a period of planned engineering work from 19 August to 1 September. This undertaking is a key milestone within Network Rail’s 116 million GBP reliability-boosting re-signalling scheme in Feltham and Wokingham. To enable
Network Rail and SBB to Collaborate on Deploying AI Technologies Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 26, 20230 Network Rail has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with SBB to collaborate on deploying technologies such as artificial intelligence (AI) on the railway. The agreement marks the first step in Network Rail’s plan to strengthen ties with international railway operators by sharing knowledge and best practice. The agreement was signed by
UK: Class 700 Thameslink Fleet to Undergo ETCS Upgrade Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Haziran 23, 20230 As part of the East Coast Digital Programme (ECDP), industry partners have signed a 32.7 million GBP contract to upgrade the Class 700 Thameslink fleet to the latest specification of European Train Control System (ETCS). This five-year contract was signed by Cross London Trains, the Department for Transport (DfT), Govia Thameslink
Network Rail Completes Track Upgrades in Midland Main Line Tunnels Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Haziran 14, 20230 Network Rail has completed 16 days of major track upgrades in the Clay Cross and Milford tunnels in Derbyshire. Following over 17,000 hours of round-the-clock work, the tracks within the two tunnels on the Midland Main Line have now been renewed. The upgraded track is expected to help deliver a safer and
Northern to Equip Trains with Data Collection Kits to Improve Network Maintenance Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Haziran 13, 20230 Northern has announced plans to equip up to 40 of its trains with a data collection kit to help improve predictive maintenance activities on the rail network. This technology would allow the trains to act as ‘data hoovers’ to provide information about the track and surrounding infrastructure to Network Rail, while
Network Rail Completes Work on £80 Million Dawlish Sea Wall Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mayıs 25, 20230 Dawlish Sea Wall is set to open to the public at 2pm on Thursday 25 May following an 80 million GBP investment to help protect the key railway line, which connects the South West with the rest of the UK. Workers celebrate completion on the Dawlish Sea Wall project © Network Rail In
Network Rail Advances East Coast Main Line Digital Signalling Programme Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mayıs 23, 20230 Network Rail has announced the next step in its plans to deliver digital signalling across the first section of the East Coast Main Line. During the weekend of 24 and 25 June 2023, equipment and technology will be installed between Welwyn Garden City and Hitchin in Hertfordshire. This is a significant step
Network Rail Announces £44bn 5-Year Plan for CP7 Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mayıs 22, 20230 Network Rail has published its 44 billion GBP five-year plan for the railway in England and Wales. This plan covers Control Period 7 (CP7) from 2024–29. It focuses on increased investment in tackling climate change, improving train performance and investing in priorities for passengers and freight users. Network Rail team members complete
ORR Instructs Network Rail to Clear Backlog on Examining Structures Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mayıs 15, 20230 The Office of Rail and Road (ORR) has written to Network Rail to express concerns about its backlog in examining the condition of railway structures such as bridges, tunnels and culverts. These examinations are required at set intervals to ensure faults are detected before issues arise. Failure to conduct examinations on time
UK Wireless Infrastructure Strategy Addresses Mobile Coverage for Rail Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Nisan 13, 20230 On 11 April, the UK government published its latest Wireless Infrastructure Strategy, which includes a focus on delivering digital infrastructure to improve mobile coverage for rail. The government states that connectivity for passengers on the railways is currently unsatisfactory The strategy recognises that mobile coverage on the rail network is currently unreliable,
£4.4 Million Station Improvement Project to Enhance Southeastern Network Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mart 28, 20230 Southeastern and Network Rail have announced a 4.4 million GBP project to deliver a range of station improvements across the network in Kent and south east London. This project aims to enhance the passenger experience by improving customer information, restoring the condition of station buildings and making rail services more accessible. An
Great British Railways: A Great British Reform or a Great British Reshuffle? Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mart 22, 20230 On 21 May, rail industry leaders were brought together at Accelerate Rail to discuss key challenges in the rail sector, with a focus on the nation’s transition to Great British Railways. In May 2021, former Transport Secretary, Grant Shapps announced the government’s plans to establish Great British Railways (GBR) to reform