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Network Rail picks AtkinsRéalis for Wales and Western

MetroWest, courtesy of Network RailThe contract was awarded under the Wales & Western Control Period 7 (CP&) delivery support services framework (Lot 1). AtkinsRéalis will…

adminMay 13, 2026

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AtkinsRéalis wins £98m Wessex signalling contract

A Southern train passing over Havant level crossingA Network Rail and AtkinsRéalis integrated project team upgrade signalling and telecoms infrastructure along 43 kilometres of railway…

adminMarch 25, 2026

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RAIB reports on rail crane crushing incident

The incident happened during an engineering possession for track renewal on 15 March 2015. A wagon, which was being propelled by a rail‑mounted crane, struck…

adminMarch 24, 2026

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Liverpool Street Station redevelopment approved

The £1bn revamp will increase station capacity and create new commercial, cultural and public spacesLiverpool Street Station is Britain’s busiest train station, with passenger numbers…

adminFebruary 12, 2026

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HBC to build second rail shed

Visualisation of the planned Sheffield maintenance delivery unit that HBC will buildAlready building one Network Rail depot – or maintenance delivery unit (MDU) – in…

adminJanuary 23, 2026

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All smooth for Skanska on rail bridge replacement

The new Clifton railway bridge is wheeled into position on SPMTsAfter the first weekend of 2026 saw Clifton railway bridge demolished, the second weekend saw…

adminJanuary 12, 2026

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Midlands Rail Hub Alliance confirmed

Moor Street StationNetwork Rail has confirmed the four companies that which will design and develop upgrades to railways in the Midlands. Midlands Rail Hub, which…

adminDecember 19, 2025

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Upgrade for historic railway bridge

Crawshaw Woods Bridge dates back to 1834Crawshaw Woods Bridge near Leeds is the oldest cast-iron railway bridge in the world to still be in use…

adminOctober 17, 2025

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Clifton bridge replacement works under way [– with videos]

The first of five beams is set on tresselsMajor sections of a replacement railway bridge which will take the West Coast Main Line over the…

adminAugust 14, 2025

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LCR and Network Rail Property join forces

Mayfield Regeneration in Manchester A new approach to developing land around railways stations is being adopted by the Department for Transport with the launch of…

adminJuly 30, 2025