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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. …

  • MTA Announces New President of Metro-North Railroad

    Published on : Friday, January 10, 2014

    Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) Chairman and CEO Thomas F. Prendergast today announced the January 31 retirement of MTA Metro-North Railroad President Howard Permut and the appointment of Joseph J. Giulietti as his successor. Permut has been a senior Metro-North executive …

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  • NYC & Company announced 2-for-1 tickets on-sale with Broadway week

    Published on : Thursday, January 9, 2014

    NYC & Company, New York City’s official marketing, tourism and partnership organization, announced that Broadway Week Winter 2014 2-for-1 theater tickets are on sale.       Theatergoers can purchase 2-for-1 tickets to 26 popular Broadway shows from January 21 …

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  • Bombardier Wins Additional Order from San Francisco BART

    Published on : Wednesday, January 8, 2014

    Rail technology leader Bombardier Transportation announced today that the San Francisco Bay Area Rapid Transit District (BART) confirmed an order for 365 additional rail cars for its “Fleet of the Future”. The order, valued at approximately $639 million US ($681 …

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  • HCC awarded Rs 442.52 cr tunnelling contract for Kashmir Railway

    Published on : Tuesday, January 7, 2014

    Hindustan Construction Company (HCC) has been awarded a prestigious contract worth Rs442.52crore by IRCON International Ltd to construct one tunnel and two bridges between Aprinchala and Sumber stations on Dharam and Qazigund Section of the Udhampur – Srinagar – Baramulla …

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  • Be a part of the festive menu offers at the Tram Experience

    Published on : Tuesday, January 7, 2014

    During this holiday season, the Tram Experience will be serving an extra festive 3 course menu concocted by Brussels brightest culinary ambassadors, two starred chefs Lionel Rigolet from the Comme Chez Soi and Pascal Devalkeneer from the Chalet de la …

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  • Gravesend station improvement unlocks capacity improvements in Kent

    Published on : Monday, January 6, 2014

    The £19m upgrade of Gravesend station completed over the Christmas and New Year period has unlocked capacity improvements in Kent which will provide more space and seats for passengers. The improvements to the station, which include a new platform and …

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  • Rail Improvements – Network Rail Engineering Works

    Published on : Saturday, January 4, 2014

    In addition to the current arrangements, from 8 January trains will not run between Glasgow Central and Whifflet after 21:00 on Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays. The works – part of the next phase of the rail electrification project – are …

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  • Severe weather affects rail services on the Cumbrian coast line

    Published on : Saturday, January 4, 2014

    Rail services are not operating on the Cumbrian coast line due to the significant damage caused by the storm and flooding which has affected the west coast of the UK today (See below for video footage). The Cumbrian coast line …

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  • Governor Cuomo Announces MTA Service Update

    Published on : Saturday, January 4, 2014

    Governor Andrew M. Cuomo on Friday evening updated New Yorkers on the latest status of the MTA’s regional transportation network in the wake of the winter storm that brought heavy snow and bitter cold to the region. “The storm may …

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  • MTA Weekend Subway Service Advisory

    Published on : Saturday, January 4, 2014

    Customers may visit our website at www.mta.info and check out “The Weekender,” which takes over the front page of MTA website each weekend. The Weekender makes it easy for subway riders to visualize exactly how weekend work will affect subway …

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