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Metrolink is gifted $91.2 million for rail safety improvements
With 82 per cent of Metrolink riders owning a car but choosing to travel by train, Metrolink directly reduces road congestion in the U.S.
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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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Investment in bodycams reduces assaults on staff by more than half
Virgin Trains and British Transport Police are increasing employee safety by deploying 275 body cameras on frontline staff.
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Funding of $750,000 will improve level crossings across Minnesota
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
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.
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To combat leaves on the line, specially designed trains will travel 120,000 miles
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.
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New protection system improves depot safety
Zonegreen has deployed a new system that improves safety, protects working personnel and keeps operations running smoothly.
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Network Rail’s heat-seeking helicopter helps to combat train delays
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.
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Positive Train Control one step closer for COASTER commuter trains
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).
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New future of competency management for Australian rail industry workers
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.
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Record-breaking InnoTrans proves rail sector is booming
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.
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Freight railroads prepare for Hurricane Florence
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.
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More highlights than ever before from the global rail industry at InnoTrans 2018
The list of rolling stock, innovations and products making their international debut at InnoTrans 2018 is impressive.
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Iskratel deploys IoT-based incident-response management solution
Iskratel’s IoT solution has been deployed for Slovenian Railways and has already prevented four potential rail incidents.
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The risks of working alongside the third rail are tackled
The concept that bare, live conductors of 750 volts run through places of work at ground level is hard to comprehend, however these are the dangers facing depot operatives at third rail depots.
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Greater Anglia employs Land Sheriffs to improve safety for rail passengers
Land Sheriffs are extra hands to assist with general travel and customer enquires but also help in preventing crime and responding to emergencies.
