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Articles by RAIL magazine - Page 143
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Network
Green light for Ordsall Chord
The green light was given to Network Rail’s £132 million Ordsall Chord project after Mrs Justice Lang dismissed the legal challenge mounted in the High Court.
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Heritage
Past vs future makes the present tense
Against the backdrop of the legal challenge to NR’s Ordsall Chord proposal, is the railway placing too much emphasis on capacity and economic well-being?
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Stations
Manchester Airport hits new heights
From small beginnings to a position of vital importance in the North West, Manchester Airport is a deserving winner of the NRA 2015 Large Station of the Year
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Trackside
Old lines never die…they just get recycled
The Spen Valley Greenway is one of many old railway lines which is being given a new lease of life as part of a national ‘green travel’ network
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Network
Calder Valley upgrade delay?
Could Calder Valley upgrade be delayed? Hendy review could have the answers.
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Network
Halton Curve signalling ready for 2018
Merseytravel confirms re-signalling work to make the 1.5 mile (2.5km) Halton Curve bi-directional is now on course for completion in 2018.
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Network
Major improvements for South West railway?
Major South West rail improvements including increased capacity and an alternative route to the coastal line between Exeter and Newton Abbot are moving closer.
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Network
Wires to Cornwall by 2029?
Electrification to Paignton, Plymouth and Penzance in addition to Exeter-Bristol is targeted for Control Period 7 (2024-2029), in a new report issued in October
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Network
Virgin and Stagecoach seek end of inter-city franchising
Virgin and Stagecoach want inter-city franchises replaced by a licensing model, to increase competition and replace “confused and damaging” open access system.
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Network
Perry opens National Training Academy
Rail Minister Claire Perry officially opened the National Training Academy for Rail (NTAR) in Northampton.
