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Maximising economic growth and getting more ‘bang for our buck’ has to be the priority in future investment decisions, a Network Rail study shows.With investment in infrastructure a key element of the coalition government’s strategy for growth, the report – ‘Prioritising investment to...

Published on 10 September 2010, 11:18 AM by Blazer | 0 comment(s)

Tags: investment Network Rail

UK railways named as Europe's most expensive

Britain's railways named as Europe's most expensiveNetwork Rail up to 40% less efficient in maintaining railway tracks and stations than European rivals, says regulator Dan Milmo, transport correspondent guardian.co.uk, Wednesday 8 September 2010 19.09 BST Network Rail...

Published on 8 September 2010, 10:09 PM by TedB | 0 comment(s)

Tags: Govt. Costs Network Rail UK Rail Industry

ORR reports that Network Rail efficiency improves as it strives to meet challenging targets

Network Rail has improved its efficiency, according to the Office of Rail Regulation’s (ORR) assessment of the company’s finances and efficiency published today.The company has made a 3.6% efficiency improvement in its operating, maintenance and renewals work during 2009-10 compared to...

Published on 8 September 2010, 11:50 AM by Blazer | 0 comment(s)

Tags: efficiency Network Rail ORR

Network Rail summer timetable blunders

Passengers turned up for non-existent train services after Network Rail blunderPassengers have turned up for non-existent trains because of the botched introduction of this summer’s railway timetable, it emerged last nightFrom Telegraph.co.ukIt has left Network Rail the threat of a...

Published on 8 September 2010, 10:20 AM by Fiona | 0 comment(s)

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Network Rail submits plans for Cambridge

Plans to transform train services between Cambridge and London have taken a major step forward with Network Rail's submission of a planning application for a new island platform, complete with footbridge and lifts, at Cambridge station.Andrew Munden, Network Rail route...

Published on 8 September 2010, 8:31 AM by Blazer | 0 comment(s)

Tags: Cambridge National Express East Anglia Network Rail

ATOC response to ORR's finding that Network Rail was in breach of licence

Responding to the ORR's finding that Network Rail was in breach of licence following problems with the introduction of its integrated train planning system (ITPS), a spokesperson for the Association of Train Operating Companies said:“Network Rail’s problems with the introduction of its...

Published on 8 September 2010, 8:28 AM by Blazer | 0 comment(s)

Tags: ATOC Licence Network Rail ORR timetabling

Regulator finds Network Rail in breach of licence following problems with new train timetable

The Office of Rail Regulation (ORR) today determined that Network Rail is in breach of its licence following problems introducing a new train timetable planning system.The ruling follows an extensive investigation by ORR into problems arising from the introduction of the integrated train planning...

Published on 7 September 2010, 2:16 PM by Blazer | 0 comment(s)

Tags: Licence Network Rail ORR timetabling

Record punctuality for Britain's railways

Britain’s railway saw record punctuality in August 2010 with 94.2% of trains running on time. One train operator, c2c, recorded almost 99% of services on time – another new record.The Fenchurch Street operator saw train punctuality hit almost 99% in August with 98.8% of services on time, with...

Published on 7 September 2010, 11:43 AM by Blazer | 0 comment(s)

Tags: c2c London Overground Merseyrail Network Rail punctuality reliability

Brighton path delays may land Network Rail in court

Brighton path delays may land Network Rail in court From Brighton and Hove News.orgDelays in opening a Brighton path may end up with Network Rail being taken to court.Brighton and Hove City Council is taking legal advice, according to the Prestonville Postblog, which is the blog of the...

Published on 5 September 2010, 10:01 AM by Walker | 0 comment(s)

Tags: Brighton Network Rail

Ditch your car and let someone else drive you to the Moreton Show, says Network Rail.

Visitors travelling to the largest agricultural show in the country are urged to choose rail to help ease road congestion and protect the environment. With around 18,000 visitors expected on Saturday, some delays on the road are anticipated with the increased traffic but rail services will...

Published on 2 September 2010, 10:32 PM by Blazer | 0 comment(s)

Tags: Moreton Show Network Rail

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