Lancashire railway station opens after major upgrade work
Preston station in Lancashire reopened this morning (Monday 5 January), after engineering workers completed a major signalling upgrade.
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130 extra trains a week through Gloucestershire town thanks to Midlands Rail Hub
Direct train services between Swindon and Birmingham via Kemble could become a reality with the development of the Midlands Rail Hub.
UK first sustainable rail option used in south London
In a step towards Network Rail's commitment to net zero, 1,150 yards of track have been replaced in south London.
Midlands Rail Hub names preferred alliance partners
The 'Midlands Rail Hub' project has named the four companies which are its preferred partners for the scheme.
Network Rail awards £1.1bn worth of On Track Machine contracts
Contracts worth up to £1.1 billion have been awarded to 4 suppliers of On Track Machines for maintenance and renewal of Britain's railway network.
VolkerRail Training exercise straightens out GCR(N) track
VolkerRail aids track straightening between Nottingham and Rushcliffe Halt
Network Rail awards VolkerRail its first major contract in Scotland
As part of a £1.3bn framework contract, Network Rail has awarded VolkerRail its first major contract for work on Scotland’s Railway.
Digital signalling coming to Yorkshire as part of £4bn plan
Network Rail has announced a 10-year £4bn signalling plan that will see better reliability using a mix of traditional signalling and digital control.
East West Rail completes tracklaying between Oxford and Bletchley
For the first time in 50 years Oxford and Bletchley are linked by rail as part of East West Rail which will eventually continue to Cambridge.
Hope Valley Upgrade includes accessible footbridge at Dore and Totley
Rail operators and disability groups have been key to improvements at Dore and Totley station, part of the Hope Valley Railway Upgrade.
