Network Rail is to carry out a significant investment campaign to develop IT services over the next five years totalling £333 million.

Investment will be focused on updating IT systems to take advantage of new technologies including mobile devices while driving cost savings.

Over technology investments include the development of GPS, thermal imagery and camera technology.

Network Rail commented: “Continued investment in IT will be essential if we are to continue improving the service that we deliver to our customers as well as reducing costs. We have therefore included a further £333m within our plan".