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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. …

  • Ossining Drainage Project Completed

    Published on : Wednesday, October 9, 2013

    Improvements to the open stream channel and removal of years of sediment have tamed the Sing Sing Creek, which flows under the Metro-North Railroad tracks in Ossining and empties into the Hudson River. In an effort to mitigate potential floods, …

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  • Planned Service Changes for the 7 Line For Five Fall Weekends

    Published on : Wednesday, October 9, 2013

    MTA New York City Transit announces this coming weekend will be the first of five planned service suspensions on the 7 Subway Line Icon line between Queensboro Plaza and Times Square this fall.  There will be no 7 Subway Line …

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  • Quintiq to Optimise DB Schenker Rail’s Pan-European Operations

    Published on : Wednesday, October 9, 2013

    Quintiq, a global leader in supply chain planning and optimisation (SCP&O) platform, announced today that it will provide its optimisation platform to DB Schenker Rail AG, a leader in rail freight transport, to integrate its rail network across Europe. Quintiq …

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  • Railway Revenue Earnings up by 11.41 Percent During April – September 2013

    Published on : Wednesday, October 9, 2013

    The total approximate earnings of Indian Railways on originating basis during 1st April to 30th September 2013 were Rs. 65354.64 crore compared to Rs. 58661.79 crore during the same period last year, registering an increase of 11.41 per cent. The …

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  • Matangi trains undergoing mechanical inspection

    Published on : Tuesday, October 8, 2013

    KiwiRail and Greater Wellington Regional Council have been advised by the manufacturer of the Matangi trains that the fleet requires an immediate precautionary inspection. The inspection is to check that the roll pin on a locking nut on the inter-car …

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  • Rail Grinder a smooth operator – Kiwi Rail

    Published on : Tuesday, October 8, 2013

    A smoother ride for passengers and freight is just around the corner as KiwiRail’s rail grinder makes its way into Wellington along the North Island Main Trunk line.   The RR24M-30A Rail Grinder, owned and operated by global contractor, Speno, …

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  • Midlands Firms Urged To Seize Crossrail Opportunities

    Published on : Tuesday, October 8, 2013

    Speaking at the Annual Construction Conference held in Gaydon, Warwickshire, Crossrail’s Supply Chain Manager Joanna Lewis will say that while Midlands businesses have already won sizeable contracts on the project, companies in the region must continue to make the most …

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  • One Lane Closed Queens-bound Throgs Neck Bridge Through Wed., Oct. 9

    Published on : Tuesday, October 8, 2013

    One Queens-bound lane at the Throgs Neck Bridge will remain closed around-the-clock at least through Wed., Oct. 9 for binder and asphalt replacement work that could not be completed over the weekend due to inclement weather.   Motorists may experience …

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  • Union Pacific Railroad Reminds Hunters Not To Be Drawn To Railroad Property

    Published on : Tuesday, October 8, 2013

    Union Pacific Railroad urges hunters to resist the temptation to hunt on railroad property this season. Wildlife will migrate and feed along the edges of freshly harvested fields, making these areas prime hunting spots. With many fields adjacent to Union …

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  • SOPHIA OFF TO A FLYING START ON THAMES TUNNEL JOURNEY

    Published on : Saturday, February 16, 2013

    The construction of Crossrail’s Thames Tunnel got off to a flying start thanks to an innovative new tunnel machine launch method developed by Hochtief. This is the first time that the technique, called ‘flying shield tunnelling’, has been used in …

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