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Thinking outside the box: how an innovative level crossing project encapsulates the future of rail

6 March 2023 | By Atkins

Rail is changing. While budgets tighten, the expectations of users are growing. To transform the rail industry into one capable of providing a frictionless future of low-carbon travel, we must refine the way we operate, and generate more from less. That’s why Atkins, a member of the SNC-Lavalin Group, in close…

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Signalling: back on track and moving at pace to modernise UK rail

30 August 2022 | By Atkins, Fraser Greenwood

In this interview with Global Railway Review, Fraser Greenwood, Engineering Director for Signalling at Atkins, explains how the organisation is contributing to the delivery of a digital railway of the future for the UK.

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The digital response to rail infrastructure hit by climate change

23 August 2022 | By Atkins, Nick Tune

With instances of extreme weather increasing at an alarming rate, Nick Tune, Digital Engineering Director – Atkins, a member of SNC-Lavalin Group, explains how the digital twin will be a useful tool for protecting railway infrastructure against the extreme conditions caused by climate change.

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How Network Rail’s National Aerial Survey takes digital twin benefits to new heights

19 April 2022 | By Atkins, Mark Fielding-Smith

Mark Fielding-Smith, Client Director, Digital Rail at Atkins, explains how they have supported Network Rail’s National Aerial Survey and how this helps the infrastructure manager utilise data and take digital twin benefits to new heights.

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Atkins completes 1,000 accessibility audits of UK rail stations

30 March 2022 | By Atkins

As part of a UK government programme to boost inclusivity across the transportation network, Atkins have completed the 1,000th stations accessibility audit.

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How digital innovations are heralding a new golden era for rail

8 November 2021 | By Atkins, Scott Kelley

Scott Kelley, Managing Director, Signalling and Global Rail Market Lead at Atkins, explains how harnessing digital innovations in aspects such as ticketing, digital twins and digital signalling could enable the data-rich, technologically driven rail industry of the future that surpasses all expectations.

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How climate change legislation is affecting transport infrastructure

12 February 2021 | By Atkins, Beth Fryer

As the world grows warmer, environmental legislation grows with it. For contracting authorities, each item of legislation adds a new layer of legal responsibilities – and failing to fully comply with them can have serious consequences. Beth Fryer, Legal Counsel Advisor for Atkins’ UK Transportation business, explains how to get…

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