A ‘uniquely designed bridge’ that carried the Greek Street roundabout in Stockport over the West Coast main line is being replaced by Network Rail in a project expected to cost £16M.
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Rail and urban transport review calls for greener, faster, cheaper transport system
The Urban Transport Group has published its Rail and urban transport review, which sets high ambitions for government on transport delivery.
Network Rail unveils Aecom images of £140M Darlington station regeneration
Photo-realistic images of the revamped Darlington station made by Aecom have been revealed by Network Rail, offering a glimpse into the £140M project due to be completed by 2025.
Network Rail begins £3.5M restoration of Awe viaduct
The timber deck on the Awe viaduct is to be replaced in October 2024 as part of a £3.5M refurbishment project by Network Rail’s principal contractor Story.
Uncrewed railway vehicle for automated asset monitoring and surveillance tested in Italy
An uncrewed railway vehicle (URV) in Italy has become the first prototype of a self-driving vehicle to be tested for inspections on high-speed electrified rail lines.
Earthworks failures on rail network at highest rate since 2008
High-consequence earthworks failures on Network Rail’s railways are currently at peak since the inception of an Office of Rail and Road metric in 2008.
Next 12 London Underground stations to have step-free accessibility upgrades announced
Feasibility assessments and design work for step-free access is being carried out by Transport for London (TfL) at 12 more London Underground stations.
HS2: Euston private funding plan uncertain as ‘due’ date lapses
Officials working up private funding options for the development of HS2’s Euston Station were due to have presented a shortlist to ministers by now, it has emerged.
Stonehenge Tunnel among infrastructure projects axed by government in budget overhaul
Chancellor Rachel Reeves has confirmed that UK infrastructure projects including the £1.7bn A303 Stonehenge Tunnel “will not move forward” as the government looks to fill a £22bn hole that the government has discovered in its audit of public finances.
Network Rail post-tensioned bridge replacement could set example for future projects
A bridge replacement project in Greater Manchester could form the template for future remediation of Network Rail’s ‘at risk’ post-tensioned bridges.