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Network Rail bonus ‘unacceptable’
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The proposed bonus for the chief of Network Rail has been deemed ‘unacceptable’, by the Transport Secretary. Chief executive Sir David Higgins could receive a £336,000 bonus – 60% of his annual salary...
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NSARE launches roadshow series
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A second series of roadshows are being held by NSARE to engage with colleges, universities and rail industry organisations. The country-wide shows aim to establish a network of support for the rail in...
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Freight train derails
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A freight train has derailed on the West Coast Main Line at Bletchley, meaning all services have been cancelled between London Euston and Milton Keynes, causing mass disruption for passengers. The eng...
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CAF preferred bidder for Midland Metro
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Centro has announced Spanish manufacturer CAF as the preferred bidder for the new tram fleet for Midland Metro. The contract includes 25 Urbos 3 trams, in a deal worth approximately £40m.
The new f...
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Station improvement fund bidding opens
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The third and final round of bidding has opened for the National Station Improvement Fund, with more passengers set to benefit from funding for station works, including improved access, redevelopments...
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Invensys Rail wins £35m GSSR contract
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Network Rail has awarded Invensys Rail the £35m Glasgow South Surburban Resignalling (GSSR) contract, to design, manufacture, install and test the signalling scheme.
The area of the scheme includes...
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‘Guilty’ plea from Network Rail
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Network Rail has admitted to breaching health & safety laws at a level crossing where two teenage girls were killed.
In December 2005, Olivia Bazlinton and Charlotte Thompson were struck by a trai...
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£1,000 for HS2 landowners
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Initial HS2 survey deals have been agreed to allow access to land on the route between Birmingham and London. The National Famers’ Union (NFU) and the Country Land and Business Association (CLA) confi...
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