For the first time, under-fire rail infrastructure firm Network Rail is to be set specific targets for improving punctuality for every train company, it was announced yesterday. NR will also be required to meet new targets on the amount of time tracks are available to run services.

By Anonymous RAIL INDUSTRY CONFERENCE Health and safety experts from the rail industry will be rolling up to the third Rail Industry Conference later this month.

PASSENGERS are facing rail delays because of new kinds of trains being used, it has been revealed. Rail defects are proliferating on busy routes because of the heavier trains introduced to replace old rolling stock, a report by the Office of Rail Regulation (ORR) showed.

By AMAR SINGH THE rail regulator has threatened to put a stop to train ticket increases amid a public outcry over rises.

Rail infrastructure company Network Rail is to be fined pounds 2.4 million for poor planning and execution of a resignalling scheme.