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Work starts on Staines Station accessibility programme
Construction work will start at Staines station on Monday 16 August to provide passengers with step-free access between the station entrance and the platforms, making the railway more accessible for everyone.
The project, which is part of the national Access...
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Merseyrail tops July’s train performance league
Train operator Merseyrail, which runs commuter services in and around Liverpool, tops the train performance league this month with 96.2% of services on time in July, narrowly beating South West Trains (95.9%) and Arriva Train Wales (95.8%).
The figures were...
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The Rail Alliance plans to install a look-alike replica railway station at the Infrastructure Show
The Rail Alliance plans to install a look-alike replica railway station at the Infrastructure Show which takes place this October at Birmingham NEC between 18th and 20th. The Rail Alliance stand opposite the Rail Hub will feature...
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Bathgate Station on track for autumn opening
Network Rail director Scotland, Ron McAulay and Scottish Transport Minister Stewart Stevenson got an exclusive preview of the new Bathgate Station when they visited the work site recently to review progress on the construction of the Airdrie-Bathgate rail link...
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Eleanor Cross restored at Charing Cross station
A ten-month project to repair and restore the 145 year-old Eleanor Cross on the forecourt of Charing Cross station has been completed, safeguarding the historic landmark for future generations.
The condition of the Eleanor Cross, the original of which historically...
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Station transformation moves a step closer
The transformation of Manchester’s Victoria railway station into a bright, clean, modern facility fit for the 21st century, that people will want to use and visit, has taken a giant step towards becoming a reality.
Network Rail has awarded a...
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Plaque unveiling at Chester marks latest phase of Station Work
A plaque was unveiled on the island platform at Chester railway station today (Friday 6 August 2010) to mark the completion of the latest phase of work to renovate the station.
The £1.1m project was largely paid for by Network...
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Funding agreed for Gillingham Station upgrade
Passengers in Gillingham will benefit from easier access to the railway and better facilities after funding was agreed for a significant upgrade of the station.
Detailed plans will now be developed for the scheme, which will be funded jointly through...
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RMT writes to Transport Secretary and safety organisations demanding urgent action on railways following Potters Bar inquest
RAIL UNION RMT has today written to Transport Secretary Phillip Hammond, the Office of Rail Regulation (ORR) and the Health and Safety Executive demanding assurances that urgent action is being taken on rail safety following notice ...
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Petards Rail boosts team with new appointment
Intelligent train technology provider Petards Rail has appointed Calvin Fahey to the role of procurement manager.
Calvin is Level 3...