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Get your maintenance career on track with Network Rail
Network Rail has launched a new national recruitment drive, focussing on maintenance roles. There are a variety of positions open to entry level candidates, from Operative and Technician, right through to Team Leader.
Network Rail stations and offices go solar in ground-breaking deal with EDF Renewables
A solar farm about to begin construction in Norfolk will help to power Network Rail stations and offices thanks to a revolutionary deal with energy supplier EDF Renewables.
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One week to go: maintenance work to affect journeys between Bristol and South Wales during June
Passengers are reminded to plan ahead during June, with one week to go until train services through South Gloucestershire and the Severn Tunnel are affected while vital maintenance takes place over a two-week period.
Get your maintenance career on track with Network Rail
Network Rail has launched a new national recruitment drive, focussing on maintenance roles. There are a variety of positions open to entry level candidates, from Operative and Technician, right through to Team Leader.
Royal Artillery honoured by the railway as locomotive rededicated
Network Rail, South Western Railway and the Ministry of Defence gathered together in Salisbury for a rededication of the locomotive to the Royal Artillery following a major overhaul of the train.
Level crossing closure in Calderdale
From Friday 20 June until Monday 13 October, Elland Brickyard level crossing in Elland, Calderdale, will be closed.
Network Rail stations and offices go solar in ground-breaking deal with EDF Renewables
A solar farm about to begin construction in Norfolk will help to power Network Rail stations and offices thanks to a revolutionary deal with energy supplier EDF Renewables.
Ten weeks until roundabout and railway bridge replaced in Stockport
Rail passengers are being advised of major work to rebuild a railway bridge in Stockport which will see a three-week closure of the Manchester spur of the West Coast Main Line this summer.
Lucky man reunited with wedding ring after its 'slow motion' drop onto railway
A 'happy and relieved' husband has been reunited with his priceless wedding ring after losing it on the railway - a week before his first wedding anniversary.
Warwick station elevates to next level as lift shaft is craned into place
A pre-made lift shaft will be lifted into position at Warwick station next weekend as part of the ongoing work to improve passenger access to trains.