The transition from Network Rail to the new Great British Railways (GBR) must instil a culture change to avoid simply reinventing the existing organisation, according to its chief executive.
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Government collaborating on business case for Heathrow expansion
The government is working to support the creation of an updated business case for a third runway at Heathrow Airport.
Cowi signed to design works on Victorian tunnels for Transpennine Route Upgrade
Cowi has signed a contract with Network Rail to design tunnelling works to three Victorian era tunnels as part of the Transpennine Route Upgrade (TRU).
Network Rail completes footbridge over Midland Main Line for electrification project
Network Rail contractor AmcoGiffen has opened a new footbridge over the Midland Main Line (MML) in Leicestershire as part of the ongoing electrification of the route.
How Network Rail transformed its approach to drainage and water management after Stonehaven
Network Rail revolutionised the way it approaches water management on the rail network in the wake of the fatal 2020 Carmont derailment, according to the rail operator’s head of drainage.
Labour rail strategy: renationalise services, employ system thinking and empower experts
The Labour Party has detailed its plans for the UK’s railway network including renationalisation, implementation of a whole-system approach and empowering “rail professionals and experts”, if it comes into power following the next General Election.
HS2 reveals first completed sections of Birmingham Curzon Street viaduct
High Speed 2 (HS2) Ltd has released images of the first completed sections of the viaduct that will carry high-speed services into Birmingham Curzon Street station, being constructed by BBV (Balfour Beatty Vinci JV).
HS2 engineers jack 1,100t viaduct into place over M42 and M6 link roads
High Speed 2 (HS2) engineers used a push-pull jacking technique has been used to move a 158m long, 1,100t viaduct into place over M42 and M6 link roads in North Warwickshire.
Office of Rail and Road coy on changes to power after implementation of Rail Reform Bill
Representatives of the Office of Rail and Road (ORR) were evasive about how the implementation of the Rail Reform legislation will affect the regulator’s powers and responsibilities when questioned by MPs.
Railway track issues hit 5-year high in 2023
A record 100,300 trains were affected by 938 separate rail issues in 2023, according to data from Network Rail.