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Repairs and recovery of derailed freight train in Sheffield to continue over weekend

Network Rail has confirmed that work to recover a derailed freight train and fix track and signalling equipment which was damaged in the incident will continue over the weekend.

Lift Off - Network Rail completes major revamp of lifts at Luton Airport Parkway station

Network Rail and Govia Thameslink Railway have reopened the lifts for passengers at Luton Airport Parkway station after a major three-month project to upgrade them.

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As good as new- Network Rail completes restoration work on two historic Darlington railway bridges and releases historic photos

Nov 12, 2020

The bridges, which were built in 1932, have been repainted in their original green colour. Historic crests on the structure have also been restored, making them much more visible and eye-catching, which helps to celebrate...

Peterborough apprentice encourages people to join Network Rail after organisation named in top 20 apprentice employers in England

Nov 12, 2020

Network Rail’s Advanced Apprenticeship Scheme ranked 20 in the Top 100 Apprenticeship Employers, which is a new national league table showcasing the nation’s outstanding apprenticeship employers. The table has been developed by the National Apprenticeship...

Sheffield freight train derailment will mean changes to services over the coming days

Nov 11, 2020

Around 02:45 this morning, (Wednesday, 11 November), a freight service carrying cement derailed at the north end of Sheffield station whilst on route from Hope to Dewsbury. Network Rail workers have been on site overnight,...

Major disruption at Sheffield station following freight train derailment

Nov 11, 2020

Nobody was hurt, but the incident has led to significant damage to signalling and points equipment, which means five of the station’s eight platforms are closed. Network Rail workers have been on site overnight and...

Network Rail relaunches bridge strike campaign in Lincolnshire as new stats show notorious Grantham railway bridges struck 21 times in last year

Nov 10, 2020

Harlaxton Road bridge was hit 13 times, making it the eighth most struck bridge in the country, with Barrowby Road bridge not far behind having been struck eight times. Elsewhere in Lincolnshire, the railway bridge...

Work ramps up on East Coast Upgrade ahead of six-day Christmas closure – passengers planning travel to/from London King’s Cross reminded to check their journeys

Nov 10, 2020

Network Rail is ramping up work on a major project just outside of King’s Cross station which is part of a £1.2billion upgrade into the historic rail route which links Edinburgh and London. There will...

Work ramps up on East Coast Upgrade ahead of six-day Christmas closure – passengers planning travel to/from London King’s Cross reminded to check their journeys

Nov 10, 2020

Network Rail is ramping up work on a major project just outside of King’s Cross station which is part of a £1.2billion upgrade into the historic rail route which links Edinburgh and London. There will...

Completion of new railway sidings in Kettering marks key milestone in Midland Main Line Upgrade

Nov 10, 2020

The brand new facility is made up of four sidings and has been designed and built for electric trains, which will run between London and Corby from May 2021. The sidings will be a place...
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