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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. …

  • Hugh L. Carey Tunnel Closed Sun., Sept. 25 for the Annual Stephen Siller Tunnels

    Published on : Thursday, September 22, 2016

    The Hugh L. Carey Tunnel will be closed Sunday, Sept., 25 from 7:45 a.m. until approximately 3 p.m. for the 15th annual Stephen Siller Tunnel to Towers Run, commemorating the FDNY firefighter’s run through the tunnel to the World Trade …

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  • Mta UK office wins prestugious travel industry award

    Published on : Wednesday, September 21, 2016

    In a gala event held recently in front of a packed audience at London’s renowned Lyceum Theatre, the MTA London Office won the TTG Award for the Tourist Board of the Year. This award is regarded as the most prestigious …

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  • Cambodia’s unfinished railway linked to Thailand

    Published on : Tuesday, September 20, 2016

    Officials said that the northern railway line of Cambodia has been connected to Thailand at Poipet City despite the fact the certain portion of the railway track are yet to be completed before trains start running between these two nations. …

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  • Strengthening Work To Begin On East Ardsley Bridge

    Published on : Tuesday, September 20, 2016

    A public drop-in event will be held this week as the next phase of the Railway Upgrade Plan gets set to begin in Leeds.   Fall Lane bridge in East Ardsley, which crosses the Wakefield line that runs between Leeds …

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  • Saratoga and Pennsylvania Av 3 Line Stations Set to Re-open Monday

    Published on : Monday, September 19, 2016

    As renewal projects at the Saratoga Av and Pennsylvania Av 3 line stations near completion, MTA New York City Transit will reopen the stations at 5:00 a.m. Monday, September 19. The two stations were closed for renewal work on April …

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  • Rail passengers to check before they travel ahead of South Wales

    Published on : Friday, September 16, 2016

    Rail passengers are being urged to check before they travel this weekend as all services between Cardiff Central station and Bristol Parkway will be affected by essential electrification work on the South Wales Mainline – all part of Network Rail’s …

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  • Formal consultation provides positive feedback for new rail link to Heathrow

    Published on : Friday, September 16, 2016

    Plans for the Western Rail Link to Heathrow project have been well received by stakeholders, passengers and the business community, according to a recent consultation by Network Rail.   More than 80% of respondents indicated their support for proposals to …

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  • Apprenticeship boost as Network Rail offers 140 new opportunities

    Published on : Friday, September 16, 2016

    Network Rail expands its award winning Advanced Apprenticeship Scheme and pledges to recruit 140 new apprentices to start training in March 2017.The three-year scheme will now offer 300 young people the chance to “earn while they learn” in 2017. Apprentices …

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  • Foundry Yard Cleland

    Published on : Thursday, September 15, 2016

    Further to recent speculation and to address concern in the community, Network Rail would like to clarify the situation with regard to the presence of contaminants in the ground at the Foundry yard site in Cleland.   Further to recent …

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  • Children learn how to stay safe using the railway in Norfolk

    Published on : Thursday, September 15, 2016

    Children at a school in Kings Lynn, Norfolk, took part in a presentation and quiz about railway safety yesterday as part of an afternoon assembly.   Staff from Network Rail talked to children from Greyfriars Primary School in London Road, …

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