Prince Charles drives a tube train
The Prince of Wales got hands on during a tour of a Bombardier factory in Derbyshire, taking an S Stock (sub-surface) train on a test run.
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Added : 2012/02/27
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Network Rail Transforming Reading's railway
An illustration of the changes we're making to Reading's railway over the next four years. We're building a bigger, better station and making big changes to the layout of the tracks, constructing a viaduct to take fast lines over slower ones.
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Added : 2012/01/07
Views : 727
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Cow Lane Bridge, Reading - New Structure to Move in Place
The two narrow arches at Cow Lane, Reading are notorious bottlenecks. During Christmas and January, Network Rail will replace the first of the two Cow Lane bridges with a new structure that will make way for two lanes of traffic, a cycle path and pavement -- helping reduce congestion. Work is expected to finish on 30 January 2012. Work to the second bridge will finish in 2015, when motorists will feel the full benefit of the project.
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Added : 2012/01/07
Views : 680
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BORIS Improving your transport network
Boris Johnson (Mayor of London and Chairman of TfL) talks about the improvements TfL are making to the transport network on the day he launches the new bus for London.
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Added : 2012/01/07
Views : 569
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The team behind the Tube upgrade plan
For the first time, meet the three key men pushing through the work to do up London Underground. These three decide which Tube lines are closed, and when. They explain their considerations before agreeing to a line being closed.
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Added : 2012/01/07
Views : 607
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Edgware Road Signal Commissioning
Find out more about the signalling works in the Edgware Road
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Added : 2012/01/07
Views : 749
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London Bridge Redevelopment
We're transforming London Bridge station: creating new platforms for more trains, building a new concourse and creating a bigger, better station for passengers.
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Added : 2012/01/06
Views : 682
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Farringdon Station Update
The hoardings are coming down around the new integrated ticket hall, revealing ongoing works at Farringdon station. At the same time, we find out why the main Tube entrance is closing - and what to expect when it reopens in February 2012.
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Added : 2012/01/06
Views : 521
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New signalling for the Northern line
A Thales engineer explains why there is a closure on the Northern line and why the signalling system needs upgrading.
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Added : 2012/01/06
Views : 574
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Interview with Steve Howes, Managing Director, Rail Settlement Plan
Interview with Steve Howes, Managing Director, Rail Settlement Plan on what he sees as a top priority for train operators when considering their ticketing strategy, what he sees as the single, biggest challenge facing the operators in the move to provide smart ticketing, what developments will have the greatest impact on the transport ticketing sector, whether interoperability should be a priority for the UK Rail industry and what he's most looking forward to at Transport Ticketing 2012 Conference and Expo, taking place in London, 24-26 January 2012.
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Added : 2012/01/06
Views : 498
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Bridge replacement in Reading
This time-lapse video captures Network Rail's successful operation to replace a bridge on Cow Lane in Reading. The old narrow bridge, which contributed to traffic problems, was demolished and a new structure lifted into place between Christmas Eve and 27 December 2011. Crowds watched a specialised 66-axle machine manoeuvre the new bridge into place. Cow Lane will be closed until 30 January while work continues to finish two new carriageways, a cycle path and footpath under the bridge. Diversions are in place until then.
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Added : 2012/01/05
Views : 516
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DLR - Getting Ready for 2012
Latest news of the DLR for 2012
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Added : 2012/01/03
Views : 626
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A001048 Approach to Blackfirars Station
Rail Survey Test Film
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Added : 2012/01/02
Views : 584
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Eurostar - London 2012 Olympics
Lord Sebastian Coe, Olympian Colin Jackson CBE and UK Minister for Sport and the Olympics Hugh Robertson joined Eurostar in welcoming hundreds of Olympic fans and athletes from across Europe to London's St Pancras International station (27 July 2011) as the 2012 host city marks the start of the 'One Year To Go' celebrations. Over the last few months, thousands of Olympic fans have entered competitions to win the chance to be part of Eurostar's 'One Year To Go' celebrations. Arriving from countries including France, and Belgium, competition winners and athletes were joined by winners from the UK and were greeted by Seb Coe and Colin Jackson joining them in having their foot prints cast in clay as they symbolically mark the first steps on the way to the 2012 Games. Following a welcome speeches from Seb Coe and the Olympic Minister, Hugh Robertson, winners were then transported across London to a celebration lunch held at an iconic London restaurant with stunning views over the Olym
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Added : 2012/01/01
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Driver Story - Samaritans and Network Rail Partnership
TRAIN DRIVER Watch East Midlands Train Driver Paul Trigwell’s vodcast. Paul experienced a suicide whilst driving a train and through East Midlands Trains, he has been assisting Samaritans in development of training courses and education materials for the National Suicide Prevention Programme. He has openly shared his experiences in order to help ensure the work that is being undertaken is tailored to a drivers needs. Paul received a highly commended Commendation at the National Rail Awards in September, for his Outstanding Personal Contribution to work in this field.
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Added : 2012/01/01
Views : 1233
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