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Network Rail announces interim results
Network Rail announced its interim results for the six months to 30 September 2010 recognising the scale of the challenges facing it, and the industry as a whole, in the months and years ahead.
The company reports...
Rail Projects
Horley access improvements give passengers a lift
More than a million journeys made by rail to and from Horley every year have been made easier for passengers following the opening of three new lifts at the station.
The new lifts, which were attached to...
Infrastructure
Massive improvements over Christmas to Reading’s railway
With five days to go until Christmas, 250 Network Rail engineers and contractors prepared to deliver the first phase of a six-year project to upgrade Reading’s railway.
Between Christmas Day and 3 January, Network Rail will complete the resignaling of...
Rail News
Train performance hit by severe Winter weather
The severe winter weather continues to affect train performance across most parts of the country. During the 28 day period up to 11 December (period nine), especially in Scotland, the north east and across the south...
Infrastructure
Plans unveiled for East Croydon footbridge
Network Rail has unveiled new images of a £20m footbridge planned for East Croydon station which will increase capacity, make it easier for passengers to move around and eventually open up a new link between businesses...
Infrastructure
Twenty-year vision for London rail services set out in influential strategy
A long-term strategy for London’s railway has been unveiled, setting out the steps needed to cater for increasing demand for rail travel in and around the capital.
With the number of passengers travelling into London in the...
Light Rail
Final work dates announced for London Overground upgrade
Transport for London (TfL) and Network Rail have announced the dates for a week of re-signalling work early in 2011 on the London Overground network.
The work is part of a multi-million pound upgrade project to further...
Rail Projects
Fresh look for Freshfield Station
The platforms and west car park at Freshfield station are being given a makeover by Network Rail in a £1.1m scheme that will bring them up to modern standards. Stepping distances to and from the trains will...
Rail Projects
New images show Denmark Hill will be more accessible for all
Images have been unveiled today of a new footbridge and lifts planned for Denmark Hill which will create a step-free route between the station entrance and all four platforms.
Denmark Hill is one of the 148 stations...
Events
Revamping Arnside Viaduct – public roadshows
This spring Arnside viaduct is being revamped for the 21st century. During January 2011 Network Rail will be hosting a series of public drop-in sessions, providing neighbours of the viaduct with the opportunity to talk to us...
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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...