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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. …

  • Make It Farm Fresh with Metro-North’s Discount Getaway Packages

    Published on : Friday, August 19, 2016

    What better way to spend the day than exploring the wonderful, locally produced food and drink of Dutchess County. Enjoy a scenic ride on Metro-North to stations along the Hudson and Harlem Lines where you will board the Dutchess County …

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  • Railway upgrade means passengers should check before travelling

    Published on : Friday, August 19, 2016

    Passengers travelling through South Wales and the South West over the August bank holiday are being advised to check before they travel as Network Rail carries out essential work to install part of a new signalling system for the Bristol …

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  • New tools unveiled to tackle railway bridge strike hotspot in South London

    Published on : Friday, August 19, 2016

    A railway bridge over the South Circular that has been regularly struck by high vehicles, delaying thousands of passengers, has been given some new hi-tech and low-tech defences.   Network Rail, which owns the bridge, and Transport for London (TfL), …

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  • Vignelli Subway Map Inspires New MTA Arts & Design Graphic Arts Poster

    Published on : Friday, August 19, 2016

    The Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) has released a new graphic arts poster commissioned by MTA Arts & Design that is inspired by a historical moment in New York City Transit history: Massimo Vignelli’s 1972 map of the subway system.   …

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  • Railway upgrade under way in Ilkeston

    Published on : Thursday, August 18, 2016

    The transformation of the railway around Ilkeston will advance next month as work begins on the reconstruction of Awsworth Road Bridge, as part of Network Rail’s Railway Upgrade Plan to bring passengers a bigger, better railway.   Awsworth Road Bridge, …

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  • Preferred proponent selected for Darwin ship lift

    Published on : Tuesday, August 16, 2016

    Northern Territory Government The Northern Territory Government will contribute up to $100 million towards a ship-lift facility at East Arm that will position Darwin as the marine services hub for northern Australia. Chief Minister Adam Giles has announced that Pearl …

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  • Didcot to Oxford line re-opened on schedule following improvement works

    Published on : Tuesday, August 16, 2016

    The line between Didcot and Oxford has re-opened on schedule this morning after being closed for 16 days while Network Rail carried out improvement works as part of its Railway Upgrade Plan to provide a bigger, better, more reliable railway …

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  • Upgrade to Penmaenmawr Station footbridge completed

    Published on : Tuesday, August 16, 2016

    Work to upgrade the footbridge at Penmaenmawr station on the North Wales coastline has been completed as part of Network Rail’s Railway Upgrade Plan, to deliver a bigger and better railway for passengers.   The footbridge, which is over 100 …

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  • Flood relief boost for rail passengers, road users and residents in Devon

    Published on : Saturday, August 13, 2016

    Rail passengers, residents, businesses and road users will benefit from added flood alleviation measures on the Dawlish Warren Road near Cockwood in Devon thanks to work carried out by Network Rail as part of its Railway Upgrade Plan.   In …

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  • Lane Closure at RFK Bridge Queens-to-Manhattan Ramp

    Published on : Saturday, August 13, 2016

    Starting Monday, August 15, 2016 and through early 2018, one lane will be closed on the Queens-to-Manhattan ramp at the Robert F. Kennedy Bridge for roadway rehabilitation. Two of three lanes on the ramp will remain open during peak travel …

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