RAIL magazine Articles

Network

Could Ashington line re-open?

Local council commissions £850,000 feasibility study into re-opening the Ashington, Blyth and Tyne line, in conjunction with Network Rail.

Network

RAIB probes Fletton Junction speeding

The Rail Accident Investigation Branch (RAIB) is examining why a train passed over Fletton Junction at more than twice the permitted speed of 25mph.

Network

Transport for the North takes significant steps

Transport for the North could be a statutory body in 2017, after Government said it would propose amendments to Cities and Local Government Devolution Bill.

Network

Consideration for new Brighton Main Line

The campaign to develop a second main line linking Brighton, the South Coast with central London, Essex and Stansted Airport, BML2, has taken a step forward.

Network

Great Western costs soar to £2.8 billion Network Rail admits

Network Rail Chairman Mark Carne says the costs of the Great Western Main Line (GWML) electrification could now be up to £2.8 billion.

Network

NR breaches licence over enhancement failings, says ORR

Enhancements Improvement Plan due to be published by NR in mid-November

New Trains

Marvellous Maintenance Technology

A guided tour of Network Rail's new Mobile Maintenance Trains, which aims to make essential maintenance work cheaper, more efficient and safer for track gangs

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