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10 hours ago · Network Rail signallers are poised to welcome trains on the new East West Rail route between Oxford and Milton Keynes using some of the latest technology to help make rail journeys reliable.

10 hours ago · The Railway 200 campaign has launched a new-look timeline today which takes us on a scenic, interactive tour of the past, present and future of rail. Railway 200 celebrates the 200th anniversary of the birth of the modern railway, commemorating the opening by George Stephenson of the Stockton and Darlington Railway (S&DR) in the North East of England in 1825, a journey that changed the world ...

2 days ago · Wednesday 5 Feb 2025 Ground investigation work after gap appears beneath railway near Barnsley Region & Route: Eastern | Eastern: North & East Passengers are being advised of changes to services while important ground investigations take place north of Barnsley. A gap between the rail and ballast was discovered under the track line near Darton in December. The hole was quickly backfilled by ...

Jan 20, 2025 · Major upgrades to deliver improvements for passengers and the wider rail network are being proposed by Network Rail as part of the Manchester Oxford Road Station Remodelling Scheme.

Thursday 19 Sep 2024 Excitement builds for railway's 200th anniversary in 2025 Region & Route: National | Eastern | Eastern: East Coast Railway 200 celebrations on track, as Rail Minister heralds ‘exciting opportunity’ International festival programme unveiled, inspired by journey that changed the world National rail sale, largest assembly of trains and rail exhibits, UK locomotive ...

Monday 19 Feb 2024 Network Rail completes final phase of £375m investment to install state of the art signalling system which will improve the reliability of the line between Feltham and Wokingham Region & Route: Southern | Southern: Wessex Network Rail and South Western Railway have officially switched on new signalling equipment to bring more reliable journeys to customers travelling ...

Dec 30, 2024 · Major engineering work over Christmas has successfully delivered a £19m investment – including a new road bridge deck over track at Camden – in just nine days.

Friday 19 May 2023 Five-year investment plan for ‘Backbone of Britain’ railway revealed Region & Route: North West & Central Passengers and freight at heart of £8.5bn railway investment in Network Rail’s North West and Central region over next five years Climate change resilience, passenger and worker safety and train performance recognised as …