Network Rail launch new taskforce in wake of record-breaking heatwave
Network Rail have launched a new taskforce led by independent experts to offer recommendations on how rail can develop its approach to resilience during hot weather.
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After extreme heatwave damages, Network Rail carry out repair work
Network Rail are keeping many services closed as they carry out repair work and safety inspections following the extreme heatwave experienced on Monday and Tuesday.
Network Rail to deploy technology to combat effects of UK heatwave
With an extreme heatwave forecast from 17 July onwards, Network Rail will be using innovative technology to ensure passengers journeys are minimally disrupted.
ORR’s annual health and safety report highlights improvement in track worker safety
ORR have released their annual health and safety report which covers the period between 1 April 2021 and 31 March 2022.
SNCF Réseau award digital signalling contract for modernisation of French rail network
SNCF Réseau have awarded Hitachi Rail a contract for the development and deployment of a new generation of wayside ERTMS Radio Block Centres.
Northern’s fleet to be equipped with technology made famous by NASA
Northern have revealed the details of the new LIDAR scanning technology that will make journeys on its railways safer and more efficient.
Network Rail’s multi-million-pound flood protection project gets underway in Wales
Network Rail have begun work to install 10,000 tonnes of rock armour alongside a stretch of the Cambrian Line to make it more resilient and reliable.
LTG Cargo to start cooperation with Kazakhstan companies
LTG Cargo are to start cooperation with Kazakhstan companies as part of its strategy to diversity routes in Europe and Asia while avoiding Russia.
Network Rail to use hi-tech weather stations to monitor heat on railway
Network Rail are using the hi-tech weather stations during hot weather to reduce rail delays and the risk of damage.
ORR finds number of post-pandemic rail journeys doubled over last year
ORR figures have found that 990 million journeys were made in Britain over the last year, a huge increase from 2020-21 where only 388 million journeys were made.
Pilot project for autonomous trains in Germany enters the next phase
Alstom is developing a project that will explore the possibilities of train automation for rail passenger transport in Germany.
LTG Cargo Ukraine to resume business in Ukraine
LTG Cargo will return to business in Ukraine following an increase in demand from Ukrainian businesses for the transport of grain.
Testing begins on new digital signalling for Northern City Line
The testing of new digital signalling on the Northern City Line will reduce delays and enable a more reliable service for passengers.
RIA welcome 90 per cent milestone on passenger numbers
RIA have welcomed the latest rail travel statistics released by the DfT which show passenger numbers approaching their highest levels since March 2020.
Northern recognised with ‘Gold Standard’ from Investors in People
Investors in People have assessed Northern to be one of the best performing people organisations in Britain.
