Network Rail Archives - Page 12 of 38 - International Railway Journal

Network Rail

March 25, 2021 | Track

Making rail harder, better, faster

Steady increases in tonnages, traffic volumes and maximum speeds during the last 60 years have driven track component manufacturers to develop new products able to meet growing track forces. David Briginshaw reports on some of the key achievements by four of the leading suppliers as they adapt to new challenges.

March 20, 2021 | Main line

First line to reopen under British restoration fund announced

Regular services on the Exeter - Okehampton line stopped in 1972.

March 1, 2021 | Technology

Network Rail to further explore electrification bridge clearance solution

The solution could save £100m as part of NR’s electrification programme.

February 26, 2021 | Financial

British government unveils results of ‘Project Speed’ initiative

The new approach is intended to reduce infrastructure project costs and timescales.

January 16, 2021 | Infrastructure

London - Corby electrification complete

SPL Powerlines UK, a subsidiary of Powerlines Group and Engie Solutions, has completed the London to Corby electrification project.

January 12, 2021 | Technology

HS1 to introduce digital twin condition monitoring

BRITAIN’s HS1 Ltd, which owns and operates the HS1 high-speed line between London St Pancras and the Channel Tunnel, will introduce a ‘digital twin’ condition-monitoring system on its network this year.

January 12, 2021 | Light Rail

New tram-train pilot learning hub launched

BRITISH infrastructure manager Network Rail (NR), South Yorkshire Passenger Transport Executive (SYPTE) and Stagecoach Supertram have launched a Tram Train Pilot Learning Hub, drawing on the experience of designing, constructing and operating Britain’s first tram-train system.

December 4, 2020 | Financial

Network Rail enhancements budget reduced by £1bn

THE British government has confirmed it has reduced infrastructure manager Network Rail’s (NR) enhancements budget for Control Period 6 (CP6), which runs from April 2019 to March 2024, from £10.4bn to £9.4bn.

November 5, 2020 | Infrastructure

Network Rail targets ambitious emissions cuts to limit global warming

BRITISH infrastructure manager Network Rail (NR) has announced the introduction of science-based targets for reducing its carbon footprint and to help contribute to efforts to limit global warming to 1.5oC, less than the 2oC scientists declared necessary in the 2015 Paris Agreement.

October 30, 2020 | Infrastructure

Network Rail recruits Mace as consultant

BRITAIN’s infrastructure manager, Network Rail (NR), has appointed London-based consultancy and construction company Mace to provide consultancy services for its Project Alpha rail improvement programme.

« Previous 1 … 10 11 12 13 14 … 38 Next »

Rail market intelligence to unlock your business potential.

Sign up for the IRJ Rail Brief Newsletter