All Civils & structures articles – Page 10
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NewsTransport for London upgrades internal systems cutting manual work by 2,000 hours
TfL aims to modernise internal systems with a new platform, reducing manual workloads and ensuring secure legacy data migration.
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NewsDry ice technology to be trialled to clear leaves off UK railway lines
Northern and University of Sheffield to test dry ice cleaning system aimed at removing leaves from UK tracks and reducing seasonal disruption.
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NewsSafety improvements and new tools aim to reduce railway accidents and protect passengers and staff
The ORR and Network Rail are introducing evidence-based safety tools and training, while industry partners work to improve risk management and protect passengers and track workers.
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NewsAfghanistan advances Herat–Khawf railway construction
The Herat–Khawf railway’s second phase begins, while Afghanistan and Kazakhstan sign agreements to enhance rail links, trade, and regional infrastructure projects.
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NewsAlstom opens 100 new rail jobs in Italy as Sesto San Giovanni site celebrates 70 years
Alstom announces 100 new positions across Italy at its historic Sesto San Giovanni site, supporting growth in railway maintenance, innovation, and sustainable mobility.
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NewsAlstom proposes five measures to improve Sweden’s railway system for better efficiency and innovation
Alstom highlights five key proposals to enhance Sweden’s railways, focusing on punctuality, capacity, skills development, modernisation, and technological innovation for a sustainable transport future.
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NewsRailpen launches #BeyondTheTracks200 campaign to celebrate 200 years of rail innovation and social progress
Railpen’s #BeyondTheTracks200 campaign highlights 200 years of railway innovation, social impact and future sustainability, showcasing pensions, welfare, opportunities and workers’ rights across the UK.
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OpinionRail communication testing for FRMCS: a light at the end of the tunnel
Massimiliano Beccuti, Product Line Director for Railway at VIAVI, discusses FP-MORANE-2, the pilot programme for rail’s much needed switch to FRMCS.
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NewsCanada fast-tracks Alto high-speed rail after transformative project recognition
Government recognition of Alto as a transformative project could accelerate Canada’s first high-speed rail construction by several years.
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NewsHS2 Colne Valley viaduct completed as UK’s longest high-speed rail bridge opens
HS2’s Colne Valley viaduct, the UK’s longest rail bridge, is complete, enabling 200mph high-speed services and creating a landmark engineering achievement.
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NewsUS' first hydrogen passenger train ZEMU to debut this weekend
San Bernardino’s ZEMU hybrid hydrogen-battery passenger train launches Saturday, offering zero-emission, zero-fare rides along the Arrow Corridor.
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NewsIn record time three Mireo Smart trains launched on Trans Regio RB 32 line
Three modern Mireo Smart trains will start on the RB 32 line in December 2025, improving connectivity and creating jobs in the Ahr Valley.
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NewsFrom training to employment more West Midlanders secure jobs on HS2 railway project
Over 12,500 people in the West Midlands are now employed on HS2, with apprenticeships and training programmes helping local residents launch new careers.
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OpinionPlatforms for thriving communities: unlocking the value of stations
Andy Parker, Intercity Director at Egis in the UK discusses the potential for railway stations to be reimagined as long-term assets capable of delivering both economic and social value.
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NewsNetwork Rail develop framework to protect railways from climate change flooding and erosion risks
Network Rail and WSP are collaborating on a framework to standardise flood and erosion response, boosting railway resilience to worsening climate change impacts.
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NewsAlstom-led consortium bids for Dublin MetroLink
The consortium will design, build, finance and operate Dublin’s fully automated MetroLink, improving connectivity, reducing congestion and supporting sustainable transport across the Greater Dublin Area.
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NewsEast Midlands and Northern trains launch digital ticketing trials for simpler, flexible, and contactless rail travel
Passengers can now tap in and out using a phone app, automatically charged the best fare, improving convenience, safety, and travel flexibility on UK railways.
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First of a Kind winners launch 26 innovative railway projects to improve safety and passenger experience
Government-backed projects will use AI and new technologies to enhance platform safety, reduce delays, and boost passenger experience across the UK rail network.
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NewsHS2 creates hundreds of new jobs and apprenticeships as unemployed people gain careers
HS2 continues to upskill and employ jobseekers through training programmes, apprenticeships and work placements, supporting thousands across London, the West Midlands and the Chilterns.
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NewsGRAW wins major contract to deliver automated track inspections in Poland
GRAW, part of the Goldschmidt Group, has secured a 244 million PLN contract with PKP PLK to deliver automated rail track inspection vehicles across Poland.