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Carterton to close two level crossings as Wairarapa Line prepares for faster train services
Victoria and Rhodes Streets will shut to traffic, with safety upgrades supporting future hybrid-electric train operations in 2029.
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Safety & Security
Railways face continued growth in passenger ridership numbers and increased demand for rail freight operations. To cope, rail systems must adapt to their changing environment and provide networks that are both safe and secure.
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Copper cable theft on Eurostar line sparks renewed call for dedicated railway security presence
Land Sheriffs urge stronger, visible railway security after Eurostar cable theft caused major disruption and safety concerns.
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Global Safety Evidence Centre launched to tackle rail industry safety challenges
We spoke to Nancy Hey, Director of Evidence and Insight at Lloyd’s Register Foundation, about the latest investment into safety in critical infrastructure sectors, including the rail industry, and what it could mean for the future.
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Flash flooding vs freight rail
The recent flash floods that swept through Texas have delivered a stark and immediate lesson on the escalating vulnerability of critical infrastructure to extreme weather events.
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RSSB launches free e-learning course to promote consistent safe decision-making in the rail industry
The new course helps rail leaders make sound safety decisions by providing practical guidance and promoting a consistent approach across the industry.
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Global Railway Review’s Track Insight: Track Maintenance
This Track Insight delves into the revolutionary technological advancements that are transforming how we approach track maintenance.
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The Evolution of Track Inspection: Goldschmidt’s role in securing rail reliability
In the dynamic and ever-evolving landscape of the global rail industry, one area has rapidly ascended to critical importance over the past 15 years: the meticulous inspection of railway tracks.
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Building next-generation railways: Digital transformation & cyber-security in rail
As we embrace advancements behind next-generation rail systems, operators need to ensure strengthened cyber resilience to counter the evolving threat landscape. Kevin Wood, Cyber Design Authority, Thales, explains further.
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Land Sheriffs boost UK rail safety with new trespass and welfare patrol deployment initiative
Land Sheriffs launch targeted trespass and welfare patrols across key UK stations to reduce disruption and improve passenger safety.
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FlixTrain orders 65 new high-speed trains to drive growth across Germany and Europe
FlixTrain announces €2.4 billion investment in new trains to expand affordable, sustainable high-speed rail across Germany and Europe.
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Your AI isn’t safe: How LLM hijacking and prompt leaks are fueling a new wave of data breaches
A junior developer at a fast-growing fintech startup, racing to meet a launch deadline, copied an API key into a public GitHub repo. Within hours, the key was scraped, bundled with others, and traded on Discord to a shadowy network of digital joyriders.
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Long journey to landslip repairs begins for SVR
9 May 2025 | By
Although a firm start date for repairs to the landslip at the Severn Valley Railway’s Mor Brook bridge remains unknown, huge progress has been made in recent weeks. The railway has also shared details of how the work will be undertaken.
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In-Depth Focus: Rail Asset Management
As rail networks modernise and expand, the role of intelligent, resilient asset management has become more vital than ever.
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AI Governance in Rail
11 April 2025 | By
Watch this free expert-led discussion on AI Governance in rail. Discover how the rail industry is developing policies, ethical frameworks, and risk mitigation strategies to ensure the safe, transparent, and responsible deployment of AI by attending our free expert-led panel discussion.
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Northern installs 40 new Passenger Assist points
New facilities designed to give disabled customers the confidence to travel by train have been installed at dozens of stations across the North of England.
