Platform scans to facilitate level boarding of new trains
UK: Cordel has installed Lidar sensors on two Network Rail maintenance units to make accurate measurements of platforms which will help to maximise the opportunities for level boarding of Southeastern’s next generation of London suburban trains.
Sizewell branch upgrading to support power station project
UK: Preparatory works for a major renewal of the Sizewell branch between Saxmundham and Leiston are to begin in January, ahead of the start of major works later in the year.
Northumberland Line service from Newcastle to Ashington launched
UK: Cheers greeted the arrival of the first Northumberland Line passenger service at Ashington station on December 15, more than 60 years after services to Newcastle were withdrawn in November 1964 and the route became freight-only.
London stations added to Google Street View
UK: Google Street View now includes 18 London rail and Underground stations, with a further 18 to be added by the end of the year.
Network Rail aims to offer SMEs greater visibility of business opportunities
UK: Network Rail has published its small and medium-sized enterprise strategy for Control Period 7 in 2024-29, saying it will build on progress made in CP6 and renew its focus on enhancing transparency and the visibility of business opportunities.
ORR calls on Network Rail to improve Eastern region performance
UK: Network Rail has agreed to produce a plan by December 20 2024 setting out it will work with the wider industry to improve punctuality and reliability for passenger and freight trains across its Eastern region.
Earlier boarding trial aims to improve London Euston passenger experience
UK: Earlier boarding of Avanti West Coast and London Northwestern Railway services from London Euston station is being trialled. This is part of an effort to improve the passenger experience by reducing the rush from the concourse which can occur when the departure platform is announced only shortly before departure.
Network Rail to be abolished under rail reforms as Haigh rejects ‘BR reboot’
Bow Goods Yard masterplan approved
East West Rail test train reaches Milton Keynes
ScotRail and Network Rail sign strengthened Alliance Agreement
First freight service launched using track access charge discount scheme
UK: Momentum builds behind East Coast Digital Programme
Five-point plan to improve the passenger experience at London Euston station
Network Rail and Korea Railroad Research Institute to co-operate on infrastructure resilience
Regulator accepts Network Rail’s plan to address performance issues
Euston still has a problem
Ashley Down station opens as part of Bristol’s ‘quiet rail revolution’
Progress Rail and Network Rail sign switches and crossings contract
Track access charge waiver aims to attract new freight to rail