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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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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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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
Attend 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.
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ORR publishes 10 recommendations to improve health and safety interventions across UK rail network
18 March 2025 | By
ORR’s recommendations aim to enhance safety decision-making, boost consistency, and improve collaboration across the rail industry.
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MTR Corporation launches road safety and elderly travel awareness campaign
MTR Corporation launched a safety campaign recognising 144 captains for safe driving and promoting travel safety awareness, especially for elderly passengers.
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Preparing for winter: How Network Rail tackles seasonal weather challenges
Professor Brian Haddock, subject matter expert in the National Weather Team at Network Rail, spoke to Global Railway Review's Halimah Haque about the challenges of preparing the rail network for extreme winter weather and how technology, lessons from past experiences and strategic planning play a vital role in ensuring operational…
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RSSB launches AI-powered tool to enhance rail freight safety and efficiency
The Rail Safety and Standards Board's AI-driven tool will help rail freight operators monitor and manage wheelset conditions, aiming to improve safety, reduce costs and enhance operational efficiency.
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Joint summit aims to improve safety on London’s public transport network
A TfL and London TravelWatch summit united transport leaders and community groups to enhance safety on London's public transport by tackling harassment and hate crime.
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Manufacturers of rail products urged to transition to revised rail standard testing for compliance
Manufacturers of railway components are urged to adopt the updated BS EN 45545-2:2020 fire safety standards proactively to ensure compliance and avoid future retesting costs.
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Network Rail prepares for winter challenges to ensure safe and timely journeys
Network Rail has implemented a comprehensive winter preparedness plan, using specialised equipment and real-time monitoring to keep rail services safe and reliable.
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CTA prepares for winter weather to ensure safe and efficient service
CTA has implemented a variety of winter weather strategies, including specialised equipment and extensive staff training, to ensure safe and reliable service for riders during snow, ice and subzero temperatures.
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Belvoir Rail launches Winter Campaign to ensure smooth train operations
Belvoir Rail's "Get Ahead of Winter" campaign offers railway operators maintenance services, preventive solutions and support to help ensure reliable and efficient train operations during winter.
