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Network Rail cracks down on metal cable thieves in South Yorkshire
Network Rail and the British Transport Police are using new surveillance techniques to stop railway vandals in South Yorkshire.
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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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Irish Rail complete seat cover upgrade with Muirhead leather
By choosing Muirhead leather over a fabric alternative, Irish Rail have opted for sustainable durability, comfort, hygiene and a market-leading warranty with a €3.2m cost saving for their seat upgrades.
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Renfe install lifesaving defibrillators into its fleet
Renfe are installing a total of 668 defibrillators to save lives in situations where a passenger needs early care in the event of a cardiorespiratory arrest.
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How can the safety of workers in a railway depot be improved?
Watch this video to learn more about how trapped key interlocking systems can be used to protect personnel and equipment in railway depots.
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Northern clamps down on fare evasion between Doncaster and Leeds
Northern have completed a four week-long period of action tackling fare evasion on services between Doncaster and Leeds.
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ProRail cancels Maaslijn project tender due to Ukraine war
ProRail have cited rising costs as a consequence of the war in Ukraine as one of the main reasons why they have withdrawn the Maaslijn tender.
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HS1 complete UK’s first 5G-enabled augmented reality digital twin trial
HS1 have completed the first 5G-enabled augmented reality digital twin trial on UK railways, showing how the technology can reduce emissions and cut delays.
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Southeastern recover £2.5 million from fare-dodgers
Southeastern will reinvest the money from fare-dodgers back into the railway, with around £2.5 million recovered.
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Life-saving intervention milestone achieved on Britain’s rail network
Vital Human Resources, along with Network Rail, have seen their Suicide Prevention Patrollers complete their 100th life-saving intervention.
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Zonegreen complete installation of its Points Converter system for SWR
Zonegreen have completed a fourth installation of its innovative Points Converter system for South Western Railway at the Fratton depot in Portsmouth.
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Damaged Cambrian Line finally reopens to passengers
After flood damage caused by Storm Franklin in February, the Cambrian Line between Shrewsbury and Newtown has finally reopened to passengers.
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Zonegreen install sidings protection at Doncaster Carr rail depot
Zonegreen have installed a siding warning system at the Doncaster Carr rail depot which alerts personnel to imminent train movements.
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SWR install new Living Wall at Portsmouth Harbour station
SWR have installed a new living wall at Portsmouth Harbour which is set to reduce air pollution, boost diversity, and reduce stress levels.
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RAIB release report into Norfolk level crossing near miss
After a near collision between a passenger train and two cars at Coltishall Lane user worked level crossing, the RAIB have released several recommendations.
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Great Northern passengers are the most satisfied with train cleanliness
Survey results published by Transport Focus have shown that passengers on Great Northern are the most satisfied in the UK with the cleanliness of their train.