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Thameslink Programme power enhancement

London’s rail network is currently undergoing a significant transformation with major projects such as the £5.5 billion Thameslink Programme. This will offer increased capacity and improved journey times on one of the UK’s busiest routes - the north-south line...

Amir Khan helps Network Rail celebrate big hit to railway crime

Two dozen young boxers from across Britain punched their way to success this weekend at the inaugural No Messin’ Tri-nation boxing competition, organised by Network Rail and supported by the world’s light welter weight champion Amir...

EGIP begins eletrification work

EGIP is shorthand for the Edinburgh-Glasgow Improvements Programme. It is being funded to the tune of around £1 billion by Transport Scotland on behalf of the Scottish Government and is a significant investment in the rail infrastructure linking Scotland’s...

‘Tashe for cash: IT department grow moustaches to raise money for men’s charity

London Midland’s IT department has raised almost £2,000 by leaving their razors on the bathroom shelf for a month and growing moustaches - all in the name of charity.  The department took on the challenge of growing facial...

Communication Control

Most European railways provided track-to-train radio systems during the latter part of the 20th century. Many were based upon the UIC (Union Internationale Chemin de Fers) Spec 751-3, prepared as an intended standard for all train radio systems across...

Firstco wins two new projects as part of London Underground’s ‘Cooling the Tube’ programme

The 'Cooling the Tube' programme has been established to minimise the problem of increasing temperatures across the London Underground network, which can surpass 30°C at some locations through the summer months. As part of this programme,...

Environmentally – friendly rail technology gives 99.5% reliability performance in 2010

London Midland’s innovative Stourbridge branch line service has recorded 99.5 % reliability in 2010 while providing nearly seventy thousand services for passengers. In the first full calendar year of operation for its lightweight, low-energy Class 139 railcars, the proportion...

Revamp of Reading Station

Work has begun on the £850 million redevelopment of the Reading station area. Over a ten-day period this Christmas, the workforce completed the first stage of their project, working from Christmas Eve until 4th January. The station itself was...

London Underground lies exposed as new documents show that nearly a third of tube stations will be left unstaffed as cuts bite

Tube Union RMT have demanded an immediate halt to the London Underground cuts programme as new documents released the union show that 30.5% of stations have been scheduled to be unstaffed during operational hours – a direct contradiction of...

Goole bridge refurbishment

Sometimes only made-to-measure will do. Just ask the project team that’s been exercising its logistical dexterity for the past six months to resolve the failings of a landmark Yorkshire bridge. Time and tide have been overcome, bringing operational benefits...

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ORR review leads to 50% reduction in maximum fees for ticket refunds

New rules will mean that from 2 April the maximum fee that train operators and ticket retailers can charge...