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New jobs and skills for over 250 Londoners thanks to Network Rail

Over 250 jobseekers in the capital have gained new jobs or skills as part of the Thameslink Programme, a multi-billion pound railway upgrade which includes Network Rail’s rebuilding of London Bridge station.   The number includes 91 jobseekers from the …

Passengers advised to plan their travel as Birmingham gears up for Christmas crowds

With Birmingham’s famous Christmas market starting today (17 November) and the number of visitors to the city set to increase over the festive season, Network Rail is urging passengers to plan their journeys and allow more time to catch their …

Rhatische Bahn organizes a sit-down dinner for travel trade in Mumbai

Leading travel trade agents from Mumbai gathered at the Magazine Street Kitchen to an event hosted by Rhaetian Railways. It was a close-knit dinner, which was attended by thirty-five travel trade partners, including the Consul General of Switzerland, Mr. Martin …

Railway upgrade plan proposed for line between Exeter and Newton Abbot

Following a series of detailed investigations and technical studies, Network Rail will present proposed upgrades to the railway line between Exeter and Newton Abbot to the public on Thursday (17 November), in an effort to ensure long-term protection for the …

Footbridge added to Cornton closure plans

Network Rail will include designs for a ramped footbridge within its proposal to close Cornton level crossing when it submits a planning application to Stirling Council next month.The amendment to the design follows input from local residents and elected representatives. …

  • Throgs Neck Bridge Bronx-Bound Weekend Lane Closures For Milling and Paving Work

    Published on : Saturday, August 27, 2016

    Up to two Bronx-bound lanes will be closed this weekend at the Throgs Neck Bridge starting Friday night, August 26th through Monday morning, August 29th, 2016. At least one lane will remain open to Bronx-bound traffic. Queens-bound lanes are unaffected. …

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  • Mark Carne comment: London Bridge station redevelopment

    Published on : Friday, August 26, 2016

    The railway network in the south of England is one of the most congested anywhere in Europe – as passengers know only too well as they stand on crowded commuter trains. In the last 20 years the number of people …

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  • Electrification work signals timetable changes for Central Scotland

    Published on : Friday, August 26, 2016

    Work to electrify the railway across Central Scotland will mean timetable changes on some routes from Sunday, September 4, as we complete the electrification of the main Edinburgh-Glasgow line.   Engineers will be working to install stanchions and run power …

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  • Throgs Neck Bridge Bronx-Bound Weekend Lane Closures For Milling and Paving Work

    Published on : Friday, August 26, 2016

    Up to two Bronx-bound lanes will be closed this weekend at the Throgs Neck Bridge starting Friday night, August 26th through Monday morning, August 29th, 2016. At least one lane will remain open to Bronx-bound traffic. Queens-bound lanes are unaffected. …

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  • Station Staff Prepare For Reading Festival Revellers

    Published on : Thursday, August 25, 2016

    Network Rail staff are preparing themselves for an influx of music lovers ahead of the annual Reading Festival this weekend.       Thousands of excited revellers will pass through Reading station leading up to, during and after the three-day …

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  • Passengers Travelling Between Preston And Bolton Urged To Check

    Published on : Thursday, August 25, 2016

    Passengers are being reminded that work in Chorley, which will enable electric trains to run between Manchester and Preston, will affect rail services between Preston and Bolton over the August bank holiday weekend.   The improvements, part of Network Rail’s …

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  • Bombardier To Showcase Its Safety Leadership At The Georgia Business Aviation

    Published on : Thursday, August 25, 2016

    Bombardier will be front and centre at the Georgia Business Aviation Association’s (GBAA’s) 11th Annual Safety Day & Static Display, to be held on August 25, 2016 in Atlanta, Georgia. Bombardier’s category-leading Learjet 75 aircraft and the class-defining Challenger 350 …

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  • Station prepares for Leeds festival

    Published on : Thursday, August 25, 2016

    Network Rail staff are preparing themselves for an influx of music lovers ahead of the annual Leeds Festival this weekend.Thousands of excited revellers will pass through Leeds station during the course of the five-day event before catching coaches or taxis …

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  • Wightman Road bridge replacement set to reopen

    Published on : Thursday, August 25, 2016

    The reconstruction of Wightman Road bridge in Haringey, which runs over an important railway line connecting Gospel Oak and Barking, is almost complete and the road will reopen on Monday, 5 September.   The road has been closed to traffic …

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  • Rovos Rail relaunches rail favourite Shongololo Express

    Published on : Wednesday, August 24, 2016

    Rovos Rail has relaunched the Shonogololo Express as a three-star train offering after acquiring the product earlier this year.   Following the relaunch, Rovos is offering three tours on the train, including a 15-day journey from Pretoria to Cape Town, …

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