Funding of $750,000 will improve level crossings across Minnesota
15 October 2018 | By Global Railway Review
Minnesota DOT has designated funds for the replacement and upgrade of level crossings within the Northern Lines Railway network.
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One in seven drivers dice with death at level crossings every day, research says
8 October 2018 | By Global Railway Review
To help increase awareness of the dangers at level crossings, Network Rail is partnering with British Transport Police on a national safety campaign targeted at drivers.
To combat leaves on the line, specially designed trains will travel 120,000 miles
5 October 2018 | By Global Railway Review
Network Rail’s fleet will cover a distance of more than four times around the earth to ensure the UK rail network remains safe during autumn.
New protection system improves depot safety
1 October 2018 | By Global Railway Review
Zonegreen has deployed a new system that improves safety, protects working personnel and keeps operations running smoothly.
Network Rail’s heat-seeking helicopter helps to combat train delays
28 September 2018 | By Global Railway Review
As part of an ongoing drive to improve train performance, Network Rail’s high-tech thermal imaging helicopter recently flew over Surrey to spot and stop potential railway infrastructure faults.
Positive Train Control one step closer for COASTER commuter trains
28 September 2018 | By Global Railway Review
San Diego COASTER commuter trains are one step closer to being fully integrated with the Positive Train Control (PTC) safety system, according to North County Transit District (NCTD).
New future of competency management for Australian rail industry workers
27 September 2018 | By Global Railway Review
The Australasian Railway Association (ARA) has announced that a new five-year contract has been awarded for the delivery of the ‘Rail Industry Worker Program’ (‘RIW’), the ARA’s national competency management system, on the back of an extensive tender process undertaken by key rail industry organisations.
Record-breaking InnoTrans proves rail sector is booming
26 September 2018 | By Global Railway Review
With international guest numbers reaching over 161,000 and more than 3,000 exhibitors showcasing their products and solutions, this year’s record-breaking InnoTrans trade fair has once again proved to be the driving force of the rail sector.
Freight railroads prepare for Hurricane Florence
13 September 2018 | By Global Railway Review
U.S. freight railroads are taking direct action to protect their employees, customers and infrastructure as Hurricane Florence is predicted to hit the eastern seaboard.
More highlights than ever before from the global rail industry at InnoTrans 2018
11 September 2018 | By Global Railway Review
The list of rolling stock, innovations and products making their international debut at InnoTrans 2018 is impressive.
Iskratel deploys IoT-based incident-response management solution
10 September 2018 | By Iskratel
Iskratel’s IoT solution has been deployed for Slovenian Railways and has already prevented four potential rail incidents.
Greater Anglia employs Land Sheriffs to improve safety for rail passengers
7 September 2018 | By Global Railway Review
Land Sheriffs are extra hands to assist with general travel and customer enquires but also help in preventing crime and responding to emergencies.
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