Network Rail has made progress on issues which led to poor train performance in the North West and Central region of the network last year, the industry’s regulator has said.
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£6m refurbishment of Hither Green station completed providing more convenience to passengers post-lockdown
A £6m refurbishment of one of London’s busiest suburban stations, Hither Green, has now been completed.
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Coroner calls for warning signs after boy electrocuted on railway line
A coroner has called for Network Rail to improve warning signs at a railway station after a 17-year-old boy was electrocuted on the live rail after he went on to the tracks oblivious of the dangers.
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UK Rail services to unify under state-owned body, Great British Railways
The creation of a new public sector body to oversee Britain’s railways will simplify a system that is “too complicated”, Transport Secretary Grant Shapps said.
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Network Rail hit with £700k fine after worker seriously hurt in substation fire
Network Rail has been fined £696,666 for failing to protect the safety of staff following a fire at Godinton substation which left one worker seriously injured.
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Rail union warns of national action over ‘lethal’ job cuts
A rail union is stepping up a campaign warning of huge job cuts in the coming months amid the threat of a national industrial dispute.
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World-renowned Ribblehead viaduct repaired ahead of UK ‘Staycation Summer’
Restoration work to the famous Ribblehead viaduct for rail passengers and tourists in North Yorkshire is now complete.
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£31m Easter rail upgrades complete between London and Scotland
Network Rail has completed a range of essential upgrades to the railway between Euston, the Midlands, North West and Scotland over Easter.
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Acton Main Line station to be made step-free as upgrades complete
Acton Main Line has become the latest Transport for London (TfL) station to become step-free after lifts and a new ticket hall opened to customers.
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Musician apologises after using railway to promote debut single
A musician who posed for a PR photograph on railway tracks to promote his new single is urging others not to risk their lives by making the same mistake.
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