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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. …

  • Network Rail published new and updated information

    Published on : Thursday, December 12, 2013

    The company has also published a draft transparency strategy for consultation. Views are sought on whether the contents of the strategy will help Network Rail achieve its ambition of becoming a more open, more responsive and more accountable company. The …

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  • Union Pacific Railroad Urges Drivers to Drive Safely in Winter Weather

    Published on : Thursday, December 12, 2013

    With winter in full swing, Union Pacific Railroad reminds drivers to follow good winter driving habits and arrive safely at your destinations during this holiday season. “Too many people have been injured or killed over the years driving too fast …

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  • Marriott Honored as Corporation of the Year

    Published on : Thursday, December 12, 2013

    The Washington, D.C., chapter of the National Black MBA Association (DCNBMBAA) honored Marriott International as its Corporation of the Year for its demonstrated commitment to diversity and inclusion and its long-term partnership with the chapter. Accepting the award along with …

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  • Queensland Rail urges passengers to travel safe this Christmas

    Published on : Wednesday, December 11, 2013

    Queensland Rail is urging people to slow down, pay attention and ‘get a grip’ to remain safe on the rail network this festive season, following a 30 per cent spike in injuries this time last year. Executive General Manager Customer …

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  • Network Rail delivers first phase of North West electrification

    Published on : Tuesday, December 10, 2013

    Electric trains have started to operate over the railway between Newton Le Willows and Castlefield junction outside Manchester Piccadilly, marking the commissioning of the first phase of the £400m North West electrification project on time and under budget. The commissioning …

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  • Secretary of State for Transport opens new railway sleeper factory which is bringing new jobs to South Yorkshire

    Published on : Tuesday, December 10, 2013

    Rt Hon Patrick McLoughlin MP, Secretary of State for Transport, today (Monday 9 December) officially opened a new state-of-the-art factory in Doncaster which will supply of thousands of essential sleepers to keep Britain’s railways running. Doncaster Concrete Sleeper Factory, which …

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  • Aratere to operate freight only service – kiwi Rail

    Published on : Tuesday, December 10, 2013

    Interislander has received approval to operate the Aratere as a single shaft, freight-only service from Tuesday 10 December until Tuesday 24 December following safety approval from classification society Det Norske Veritas (DNV). “Interislander has been working closely with DNV, Maritime …

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  • Southern Rail – Government announces change to fares formula

    Published on : Monday, December 9, 2013

    The Government decision to cap the average rise on season tickets and other regulated fares to the rate of inflation (3.1%) is good news for our passengers. We now need to work on re-pricing our 2014 fares which will be …

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  • Southern Railway – Don’t sit on the bench – bid on it!

    Published on : Monday, December 9, 2013

    A once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to buy a piece of Brighton railway station history will very soon be made available to railwayana collectors. One of Brighton station’s unusual circular benches which Southern has donated to Martlets Hospice to help raise funds for …

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  • MTA Announces Immediate Improvements to Address Critical Metro-North Locations

    Published on : Monday, December 9, 2013

    The Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) today announced that MTA Metro-North Railroad is making immediate improvements to reinforce safety at critical curves and movable bridges along the railroad’s right-of-way. These improvements were directed Friday by Governor Andrew Cuomo in a letter …

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