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UK
Dundee MSP seeks assurances from new rail operators.(The Courier)
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Network Rail
Easier access for passengers as work set to begin at Severn Tunnel Junction station
(Network Rail Picture)
Passengers will benefit from a better travelling experience after Network Rail announced today that work will soon begin to increase accessibility at Severn Tunnel Junction station by installing a new footbridge.
Passengers planning to use the West Coast main line in February urged to check before they travel
Passengers are being advised to check before they travel on the West Coast main line in February as Network Rail continues its programme of investment and improvements.
Work taking place on the West Coast main line at Watford in May 2014 (Network Rail Photograph)
International
UIC - Background film explaining ERTMS
China
€330 million Hong Kong CBTC contract awarded to Thales & Alstom.
(SmartRail World)
Beijing-Shanghai high-speed railway starts turning profit (CCTV)
India
R-Day parade: Railways showcases bullet train on Rajpath (Economic Times)
Metro Railway observes 66th Republic Day (indiablooms)
Increase in railway division revenue (The Hindu)
Selfie in front of running train costs three college-goers their life (Times of India)
Headlines
UK
Dundee MSP seeks assurances from new rail operators.(The Courier)
Rail chaos after computer bug blacks out information screens.(Daily Mail)
Network Rail
Easier access for passengers as work set to begin at Severn Tunnel Junction station
(Network Rail Picture)
Passengers will benefit from a better travelling experience after Network Rail announced today that work will soon begin to increase accessibility at Severn Tunnel Junction station by installing a new footbridge.
The installation of a new stepped-footbridge with ramps means that for the first time passengers will have a step-free route between all four platforms.
Step-free access at the station will not only be of benefit to passengers with reduced mobility, but also to those travelling with children or heavy luggage or who simply find stairs a struggle.
The new bridge will also be raised slightly to allow for the future electrification of the railway.
James O’Gorman, Network Rail’s project sponsor for the scheme, said: “The new footbridge with ramps at Severn Tunnel Junction station will make travelling by train easier and more accessible for passengers.
“We are working hard to make sure that this work is completed with minimal disruption and that a normal train service continues to operate throughout.
“This is an important part of our work to build a bigger and better railway for Wales, with a record investment over the next five years to cater for increasing demand and transform the railway in Wales.”
The £6.7m project has been funded through the Department for Transport’s ‘Access for All’ scheme which is designed to improve accessibility at rail stations across Britain.
As part of the scheme, a new ticket office will be built, new tactile paving installed on the platforms and there will be additional disabled parking bays at the station.
Whilst the project is at an early stage, the main bulk of work is expected to begin in June 2015 and continue until the winter.
The station, which is on the main line giving passengers access to Newport, Cardiff, Swansea and London, will remain open during construction and we are working to keep disruption to a minimum.
Members of the public who have questions about the programme should call our 24-Hour National Helpline on 08457 11 41 41
08457 11 41 41.
Step-free access at the station will not only be of benefit to passengers with reduced mobility, but also to those travelling with children or heavy luggage or who simply find stairs a struggle.
The new bridge will also be raised slightly to allow for the future electrification of the railway.
James O’Gorman, Network Rail’s project sponsor for the scheme, said: “The new footbridge with ramps at Severn Tunnel Junction station will make travelling by train easier and more accessible for passengers.
“We are working hard to make sure that this work is completed with minimal disruption and that a normal train service continues to operate throughout.
“This is an important part of our work to build a bigger and better railway for Wales, with a record investment over the next five years to cater for increasing demand and transform the railway in Wales.”
The £6.7m project has been funded through the Department for Transport’s ‘Access for All’ scheme which is designed to improve accessibility at rail stations across Britain.
As part of the scheme, a new ticket office will be built, new tactile paving installed on the platforms and there will be additional disabled parking bays at the station.
Whilst the project is at an early stage, the main bulk of work is expected to begin in June 2015 and continue until the winter.
The station, which is on the main line giving passengers access to Newport, Cardiff, Swansea and London, will remain open during construction and we are working to keep disruption to a minimum.
Members of the public who have questions about the programme should call our 24-Hour National Helpline on 08457 11 41 41
Passengers planning to use the West Coast main line in February urged to check before they travel
Passengers are being advised to check before they travel on the West Coast main line in February as Network Rail continues its programme of investment and improvements.
There will be no direct services between London Euston and Watford over the weekend of 14 and 15 February and 21 and 22 February while Network Rail installs the latest upgrades in the Watford area.
On Monday 16 and Monday 23 February only two of the four lines through the area will be open until 4pm which means there will be an amended service in operation affecting Virgin Trains and London Midland services.
The closure and reduced service levels are necessary to allow Network Rail to install overhead power equipment and new points on the West Coast main line at Watford.
This will build on work in 2014 and over Christmas and the New Year when new track was installed and new signalling was brought into use. The combined work will help to provide a more reliable and efficient West Coast main line which is one of the busiest mixed use railways in Europe.
To minimise disruption Network Rail, Virgin Trains and London Midland are advising passengers to check before they travel as journeys on the West Coast main line in and out of London and between the West Midlands and north west of England will be longer and may involve a bus replacement service.
In addition passengers using the West Coast main line north of Preston will see trains diverted or replaced by buses between Lancaster and Preston on Saturday 14 and 21 February from 1200; and on Sunday 15 and 22 February until 1600.
On Sunday 22 February some Virgin Train services between Liverpool and Crewe will also be diverted on to other routes, extending journey times.
The closures will affect passengers from across parts of Scotland, north Wales, the West Midlands, north west and those travelling between Rugby, Northampton and Milton Keynes into London. Full details and alternative routes are available on the National Rail Enquires website at www.nationalrail.co.uk/february.
Jim Syddall, acting route managing director for Network Rail, said: “This is the latest phase of planned work in the Watford area which will provide a better railway for the millions of passengers who use the West Coast main line every year.
“There is never a good time to carry out this type of work and we have liaised closely with the train operators to plan for it to take place at a quieter time on the railway.
“The section of track at Watford is one of the most intensively used, high-speed pieces of railway in Britain and has seen tremendous growth in traffic and passengers over the last five years.
“We apologise for the inconvenience caused but the work is essential to improve the network and maintain reliable services on the West Coast main line.”
Network Rail will continue to work with train operators to provide passengers with information in the build up to, and during, the work to minimise disruption as much as possible.
Terry Oliver, London Midland's head of West Coast services, said: “My advice to passengers would be to consider taking an alternative route into London or postponing travel to another date if possible.
“London Midland will be running rail-replacement bus services on the affected Saturdays and Sundays, with extra staff at key locations to provide passenger assistance.
“There will be a significantly reduced train service in operation on the Mondays following the closures, so please plan ahead and check before you travel.
'Thank you to our passengers for their patience and cooperation while these essential works take place.”
Phil Bearpark, Virgin Trains’ executive director for operations and projects, said: “On the weekends of 14/15 and 21/22 of February customers will have to seek alternative services to and from London which means their journeys will take significantly longer and could be extremely busy.
“Services will also be affected on the following Mondays (16 and 23 February) until 4:30pm, when lines are due to re-open. If it is possible for passengers to defer their travel until Tuesday, when normal services resume, we’d urge them to do that. If it is necessary to travel over that weekend, it’s really important to plan your journey and get advice from Virgin Trains to help you identify the best route.
“We have worked really hard with Network Rail over the last weeks and months to get the message out to customers about the disruption they will face over this weekend so they can plan appropriately.”
Further work is planned in the Watford area this Easter when Network Rail will close the railway between London Euston and Hemel Hempstead to replace a key bridge south of Watford station and complete all remaining engineering work. There will be no rail services between London Euston and Hemel Hempstead with passengers urged to travel before or after the railway closes. Those wishing to travel are urged to check before they travel as journeys will be longer and busier.
On Monday 16 and Monday 23 February only two of the four lines through the area will be open until 4pm which means there will be an amended service in operation affecting Virgin Trains and London Midland services.
The closure and reduced service levels are necessary to allow Network Rail to install overhead power equipment and new points on the West Coast main line at Watford.
This will build on work in 2014 and over Christmas and the New Year when new track was installed and new signalling was brought into use. The combined work will help to provide a more reliable and efficient West Coast main line which is one of the busiest mixed use railways in Europe.
To minimise disruption Network Rail, Virgin Trains and London Midland are advising passengers to check before they travel as journeys on the West Coast main line in and out of London and between the West Midlands and north west of England will be longer and may involve a bus replacement service.
In addition passengers using the West Coast main line north of Preston will see trains diverted or replaced by buses between Lancaster and Preston on Saturday 14 and 21 February from 1200; and on Sunday 15 and 22 February until 1600.
On Sunday 22 February some Virgin Train services between Liverpool and Crewe will also be diverted on to other routes, extending journey times.
The closures will affect passengers from across parts of Scotland, north Wales, the West Midlands, north west and those travelling between Rugby, Northampton and Milton Keynes into London. Full details and alternative routes are available on the National Rail Enquires website at www.nationalrail.co.uk/february.
Jim Syddall, acting route managing director for Network Rail, said: “This is the latest phase of planned work in the Watford area which will provide a better railway for the millions of passengers who use the West Coast main line every year.
“There is never a good time to carry out this type of work and we have liaised closely with the train operators to plan for it to take place at a quieter time on the railway.
“The section of track at Watford is one of the most intensively used, high-speed pieces of railway in Britain and has seen tremendous growth in traffic and passengers over the last five years.
“We apologise for the inconvenience caused but the work is essential to improve the network and maintain reliable services on the West Coast main line.”
Network Rail will continue to work with train operators to provide passengers with information in the build up to, and during, the work to minimise disruption as much as possible.
Terry Oliver, London Midland's head of West Coast services, said: “My advice to passengers would be to consider taking an alternative route into London or postponing travel to another date if possible.
“London Midland will be running rail-replacement bus services on the affected Saturdays and Sundays, with extra staff at key locations to provide passenger assistance.
“There will be a significantly reduced train service in operation on the Mondays following the closures, so please plan ahead and check before you travel.
'Thank you to our passengers for their patience and cooperation while these essential works take place.”
Phil Bearpark, Virgin Trains’ executive director for operations and projects, said: “On the weekends of 14/15 and 21/22 of February customers will have to seek alternative services to and from London which means their journeys will take significantly longer and could be extremely busy.
“Services will also be affected on the following Mondays (16 and 23 February) until 4:30pm, when lines are due to re-open. If it is possible for passengers to defer their travel until Tuesday, when normal services resume, we’d urge them to do that. If it is necessary to travel over that weekend, it’s really important to plan your journey and get advice from Virgin Trains to help you identify the best route.
“We have worked really hard with Network Rail over the last weeks and months to get the message out to customers about the disruption they will face over this weekend so they can plan appropriately.”
Further work is planned in the Watford area this Easter when Network Rail will close the railway between London Euston and Hemel Hempstead to replace a key bridge south of Watford station and complete all remaining engineering work. There will be no rail services between London Euston and Hemel Hempstead with passengers urged to travel before or after the railway closes. Those wishing to travel are urged to check before they travel as journeys will be longer and busier.
Work taking place on the West Coast main line at Watford in May 2014 (Network Rail Photograph)
International
UIC - Background film explaining ERTMS
Film presentation of the benefits of the European system of management of the rail traffic directed by UIC on the occasion of the conference jointly organized by the UIC and the Hungarian Railways (MAV). Are interviewed: Mr. Johanne Ludewig, Executive Director of the CER, Mr. Luc Aliadière, Director General of UIC, Mr. Marc Falchi, Secretary-General of EIM, Mr Karel Vinck, ERTMS coordinator appointed by the European Union, Mr. Christoph Gralla, leader of the team of the corridor A (DB Netz AG), Mr Umberto Foschi, head of the team of the corridor B (RFI), Mr. Eric Peetermans, head corridor c. (SNCB Holding) team, Mr. Patrick Castan, team leader of the corridor D (RFF), Mr. Libor Lochman, leader of the corridor E (CD / CER), Mr. Marcin Jaczewski, leader of the corridor F (PKP PLK), Mr. Drewin Nieuwenhuis, Director General of UNIFE, Mr. Owen Griffith, Speaker of the Group of industrial GSM - R, Mr. Dan Otteborn, President of the UNISIG, Mr. Marcel Verslype, Executive Director of the ERA.
China
€330 million Hong Kong CBTC contract awarded to Thales & Alstom.
(SmartRail World)
Beijing-Shanghai high-speed railway starts turning profit (CCTV)
India
R-Day parade: Railways showcases bullet train on Rajpath (Economic Times)
Metro Railway observes 66th Republic Day (indiablooms)
Increase in railway division revenue (The Hindu)
Selfie in front of running train costs three college-goers their life (Times of India)
USA
- Minnesota Gov. Dayton proposes $11 billion to fix aging transportation system
- ASLRRA makes staff changes, establishes veteran hiring award
- WMATA names Downey chairman; union calls on agency to improve safety culture
- RTA: Tie production sizzled, purchases fizzled in December
- TriMet tests train, streetcar on new Tilikum Crossing bridge
- Iowa Pacific rang up record revenue, carloads in 2014
- BLET, LIRR reach tentative labor agreement
- Ag coalition unveils weekly performance report with rail service metrics
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