Network Rail awards 10-year train control system framework contracts
UK: New suppliers and better visibility of future work are included in the Train Control Systems framework contracts awarded by Network Rail for the provision of conventional and ETCS signalling services during Control Periods 7 and 8 in 2024-34.
Separate MDs appointed for Network Rail Scotland and ScotRail
UK: Separate Managing Directors have been appointed for infrastructure manager Network Rail in Scotland and for passenger train operator ScotRail, though the organisations have stressed their commitment to the current alliance model of close co-operation.
Waterbeach station to be relocated
UK: Cambridgeshire County Council has called tenders for an estimated £35m design and build contract for the relocation of Waterbeach station to a new site further to the north.
SMEs selected for Bristol Temple Meads innovation zone
UK: Connected Places Catapult, Network Rail and Great Western Railway have selected three SMEs to receive funding of up to £75 000 for technology trials in the Station Innovation Zone at Bristol Temple Meads.
Station lift reliability needs to be improved, says regulator
UK: The Office of Rail & Road has raised concern over the rate of station lift faults, and it is to review of Network Rail’s processes to ensure it is taking appropriate measures to plan and carry out maintenance and repairs.
Hope Valley blockade signals completion of Sheffield – Manchester upgrading scheme
UK: The final stage of the £137m Hope Valley Capacity Scheme is due to be finished on March 25, enhancing capacity for passenger and freight trains in the Sheffield – Manchester corridor.
Decarbonisation: Accelerating the electrification task
Network Rail is now deploying UK-based Gripple’s SwiftLine Rail Dropper, which the supplier believes will speed up key steps in the installation of overhead electrification equipment.
New concourse in London Waterloo station vision
Renewals at Network Rail’s only sliding bridge
Capacity increase future-proofs Birmingham’s University station
Network Rail Consulting awarded California high speed rail contract
Converting passenger information into sign language
Deliver gauge clearance in Kent to boost northern economy, urges Channel Tunnel operator
How to explain signalling works to passengers
Scottish rail electrification framework procurement underway
Ebbw Vale line enhancement programme completed
Moorgate branch ETCS goes live
Network Rail awards East Kilbride electrification contracts
Four options under consideration for Wisbech rail service
Signalling: Visualising designs at an earlier stage