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Network Rail to Help UK Rail Supply Chain Secure Business Abroad

May 11, 2020 | Rail

Network Rail has announced that from 1st May 2020, references will be provided for use by UK suppliers when bidding for overseas contracts or an export opportunity. Under this new measure, Network Rail suppliers will have the option to request a reference in writing,...

Multi-billion-pound signalling contracts awarded to help deliver a more reliable railway for passengers

Feb 17, 2020 | Rail

Billions of pounds will be invested in railway signalling over the next five years to improve the reliability of systems on Britain’s railways, potentially enabling more trains to run. Five framework contracts – worth an estimated £2.4bn over Control Period 6...

London Bridge station named on shortlist for RIBA Stirling Prize 2019

Jul 18, 2019 | Rail

Region & Route: Southern South East London Bridge Station was today named in the shortlist for UK architecture’s most prestigious award, the RIBA Stirling Prize 2019. The RIBA Stirling Prize is given to the architect of the building thought to be the most...

Passengers experience faster and more reliable journeys after £21million Sevenoaks tunnel refurbishment

Nov 26, 2018 | Rail

One of longest tunnels in southern England given biggest overhaul in 150 years Work results in a 20% reduction in delay incidents through the tunnel nearly halving journey times for passengers Drainage systems improved with track and sleepers replaced Passengers are...

British Safety Council awards for IP Track

Oct 23, 2018 | Rail

Network Rail’s Infrastructure Project’s (IP) Track team has been awarded three Safety Swords of Honour by the British Safety Council (BSC). This is the third year running IP Track have been awarded a Sword of Honour and Network Rail is one of 61 organisations...

Passengers reminded to plan ahead this Easter as Network Rail undertakes £118m railway upgrade

Feb 22, 2018 | Rail

Railway open for ‘business as usual’ as majority of the network is unaffected by upgrade work In Bristol, Network Rail is undertaking the biggest ever resignalling project This work will provide faster and more frequent services to help relieve over-crowding on...