Rail News Roundup
5th November 2018
The latest news this week in the Rail Industry
ORR approves Network Rail’s £35bn CP6 plans
The Office of Rail and Road (ORR) has set out its final determination on Network Rail’s plans for CP6. Read more…
Eye on safety
Eye protection worn by Network Rail staff must conform to the EN 166 standard. It is the basic requirement all safety glasses must meet and the first thing you should check before carrying out any work. Read more…
Network Rail urge businesses to join innovation project to improve passenger journeys
Network Rail has launched a project with Transport Systems Catapult (TSC) to build live demonstrators of innovative technologies which could improve passenger journeys, and are seeking partners to help. Read more…
Network Rail warn of Christmas upgrade disruption to one of UK’s busiest rail junctions
Network Rail has announced winter plans for an £8.2m upgrade to Battersea Pier, one of the UK’s busiest railway junctions, which will cause disruption to passengers across Sussex, Surrey and South London this Christmas. Read more…
Heathrow Express recruits new director and head of operations
Airport rail link Heathrow Express (HEx) has made two key senior appointments. Read more…
London Underground MD joins Crossrail
Mark Wild is set to become the new chief executive of Crossrail Ltd. Since June 2016, Mark has been the managing director of London Underground, a role he will return to once the Elizabeth line has opened through central London. Read more…
