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Great British Railways risks repeating past failures without urgent reform, warns CPS report
A CPS report by Tony Lodge warns GBR could reduce accountability and hinder rail innovation without key reforms.
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Network Rail own, operate and develop Britain’s railway infrastructure; that’s 20,000 miles of track, 30,000 bridges, tunnels and viaducts and the thousands of signals, level crossings and stations. Network Rail also runs 20 of Britain’s largest stations. Here follows our content related to Network Rail.
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Jeremy Westlake appointed chief executive of Network Rail as Sir Andrew Haines prepares to retire
Jeremy Westlake will lead Network Rail from October, guiding its transition into Great British Railways and overseeing national rail transformation.
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Copper cable theft on Eurostar line sparks renewed call for dedicated railway security presence
Land Sheriffs urge stronger, visible railway security after Eurostar cable theft caused major disruption and safety concerns.
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Rail Minister hails UK’s first digitally signalled commuter railway with no lineside signals
The Northern City Line is now the UK’s first commuter route fully controlled by in-cab digital signalling.
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Portrait unveiled at Euston station honours Network Rail safety hero Manny Kang’s community work
Network Rail celebrates Manny Kang’s dedication with a portrait unveiled at London Euston, inspiring future railway careers through the Railway 200 exhibition.
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Innovators invited to solve real-world rail challenges in latest Station Innovation Zone programme
SMEs can now apply to develop and trial tech tackling wet floors and interchange stress at Bristol Temple Meads.
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Never Mind the Gap: opportunities for women after career breaks
TransPennine Express (TPE) and Network Rail have spent two weeks showing a group of women who have had a career break how working in rail could be a good fit for them.
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Government launches project to eliminate mobile blackspots across UK rail routes with fibre upgrade
Project Reach will boost mobile coverage and install fibre along key rail routes, enhancing connectivity and cutting commuter disruptions.
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Midland Main Line overhead line upgrade completed on time improving reliability and environmental efficiency
Network Rail finishes £84m upgrade between London and Bedford, enhancing bi-mode train performance and reducing diesel use for greener journeys.
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Industry leaders back UK infrastructure strategy but call for long-term delivery and joined-up planning
The government’s new infrastructure plan receives industry praise, but experts urge coordination, continuity, and clear delivery to realise its potential.
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South Eastern Railway formed as track and train unite under single leadership to improve services
Southeastern and Network Rail merge under one team to boost performance, passenger experience and value for money in the South East.
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Government secures £500 million rail contract to protect thousands of British Steel jobs in Scunthorpe
A new five-year deal between Network Rail and British Steel safeguards thousands of UK manufacturing jobs and secures critical infrastructure supply.
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Keith Ludeman awarded OBE for leadership in UK transport and sustainable highspeed rail development
Keith Ludeman receives OBE for his pivotal role in steering London St. Pancras Highspeed through Covid challenges and pioneering sustainability initiatives.
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Rail leaders unite at safeguarding conference to tackle youth safety and violence against women
Senior police, youth workers, and rail operators gathered to address safety issues, share best practice, and strengthen safeguarding across the network.
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EMR joins Rail Forum to advance train recycling and support the UK’s circular economy goals
EMR becomes a Rail Forum Patron, boosting efforts to recycle trains, cut emissions and promote circularity across UK rail.
