Transport for NSW and Network Rail to collaborate
INTERNATIONAL: Australia’s Transport for New South Wales and British infrastructure manager Network Rail have signed a five-year memorandum of understanding to co-operate to develop rail technology, improve reliability and drive sustainability.
Network Rail and TfL to collaborate on innovation
UK: Transport for London and Network Rail have signed a memorandum of understanding to collaborate and share confidential information on asset management, maintenance and environmental issues.
New operating system deployed in level crossing upgrade
UK: Network Rail has completed the modernisation of Skerne Road level crossing at Driffield on the Hull to Scarborough line, including installation of an operating system which is the first of its kind outside a trial site on the Anglia route.
Platform scans to facilitate level boarding of new trains
UK: Cordel has installed Lidar sensors on two Network Rail maintenance units to make accurate measurements of platforms which will help to maximise the opportunities for level boarding of Southeastern’s next generation of London suburban trains.
Sizewell branch upgrading to support power station project
UK: Preparatory works for a major renewal of the Sizewell branch between Saxmundham and Leiston are to begin in January, ahead of the start of major works later in the year.
Northumberland Line service from Newcastle to Ashington launched
UK: Cheers greeted the arrival of the first Northumberland Line passenger service at Ashington station on December 15, more than 60 years after services to Newcastle were withdrawn in November 1964 and the route became freight-only.
London stations added to Google Street View
UK: Google Street View now includes 18 London rail and Underground stations, with a further 18 to be added by the end of the year.
Network Rail aims to offer SMEs greater visibility of business opportunities
ORR calls on Network Rail to improve Eastern region performance
Earlier boarding trial aims to improve London Euston passenger experience
Network Rail to be abolished under rail reforms as Haigh rejects ‘BR reboot’
Bow Goods Yard masterplan approved
East West Rail test train reaches Milton Keynes
ScotRail and Network Rail sign strengthened Alliance Agreement
First freight service launched using track access charge discount scheme
UK: Momentum builds behind East Coast Digital Programme
Five-point plan to improve the passenger experience at London Euston station
Network Rail and Korea Railroad Research Institute to co-operate on infrastructure resilience
Regulator accepts Network Rail’s plan to address performance issues
Euston still has a problem