£15m upgrades completed between London and Manchester over bank holiday Overhead image of Network Rail's Wolverton track upgrades

Engineers used the August bank holiday to complete a suite of “essential” improvements to the railway between London, the Midlands and the North West...

Louis Morris Wed, 08/30/2023 - 11:44
Return to passenger travel as Trent Valley line upgrade works complete Network Rail engineers working on new track during Trent Valley line upgrade October 2022, via Network Rail

The works to replace track and upgrade railway signalling systems on the Trent Valley line is officially complete and has seen the railway reopened...

Elliot Griffiths Mon, 10/31/2022 - 12:53
Trent Valley line to receive major upgrade works throughout half-term railway tracks in a rural scene with nice pastel sunset, via Istock

Nuneaton is set to see the replacement of 1000 metres worth of track, accompanied by the installation of new signalling equipment in Stafford, between...

Elliot Griffiths Tue, 10/04/2022 - 11:58
Track renewal being carried out between Walsall and Cannock Cannock station

Network Rail engineers are carrying out track renewal works on the Chase line between Walsall and Cannock, improving journeys for passengers in the...

Matt Roberts Mon, 07/05/2021 - 10:24
Industry collaboration sees Avanti West Coast boost services Electrified overhead lines (via Network Rail image library)

As part of supporting passengers through a period of short-term timetable changes, as essential works are carried out on the West Coast Main Line...

Matt Roberts Mon, 04/26/2021 - 08:52
‘Once in a generation’ Birmingham signalling overhaul underway Birmingham New Street station

As Network Rail carries out major signalling equipment improvements at Birmingham New Street station, which have been described as ‘once in a...

Matt Roberts Mon, 03/22/2021 - 11:19
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Keeping the North's flagship rail upgrade on track and on budget

Focusing on the latest developments, innovations, and policy impacts in the UK rail industry, with a particular emphasis on sustainability, infrastructure upgrades, and future technological advancements.

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