SJ AB equips staff with body-worn cameras from Motorola Solutions
SJ AB has provided rail employees with VB400 body-worn cameras from Motorola Solutions, to deliver the highest level of safety and transparency for passengers and staff.
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Network Rail introduces leaf blasting trains across the North West
Network Rail has today launched a fleet of several specialist trains, whose job is to remove and wash away leaf debris across the North West rail route this autumn 2021.
The Amtrak Northeast Regional Route 51 expansion launches in Virginia
The launch of the Amtrak Northeast Regional Route 51 has been announced by Governor Ralph Northam, with the rail expansion set to provide early morning service from Main Street Station.
ORR’s Chief Inspector of Railways issues major level crossing warning
Following the release of the Office of Rail and Road’s latest rail safety report, a warning has been issued due to the increase of level crossing deaths and close calls across Britain.
Research unveils that commuting by rail improves passenger’s work ethic
Academic research conducted by UCL Professors and the rail industry has revealed that commuting by rail significantly improves a passenger’s workday, including their productivity and wellbeing.
SWR’s upgraded Island Line is set to relaunch on 1 November 2021
South Western Railway has announced the reopening of the transformed Island Line, which aims to launch on 1 November 2021, subject to train safety tests to be successfully completed.
Rail Safety and Standards Board launches new health and wellbeing guide
A new Health and Wellbeing Index has been developed by health economists at RSSB, with aims to identify the impact of health, wellbeing and safety risks to employees in the rail industry.
UK government inquires action to improve on-train air quality
The Department for Transport (DfT) has launched findings produced by the RSSB, identifying that the air quality levels on some diesel-powered trains is 'poorer than desired'.
GTR extends its suicide prevention training to key partners
On World Suicide Prevention Day (10 September 2021), Govia Thameslink Railway has announced it is now offering training to its key partners, to increase the number of people who can identify vulnerable passengers.
HS2 is set to trial fibre optic technology to detect ground movement
One of HS2’s construction sites is trialling a far-reaching fibre optic technology that can detect minute ground subsidence movements in embankments, to prevent landslides and sink holes.
Network Rail trials fibre-optic technology for safety and performance
Network Rail is set to trial Fibre Optic Acoustic Sensing technology, that aims to support improvements to the railway’s safety measures and its overall performance.
TransPennine Express announces new rail services for Northumberland
From December 2021, TransPennine Express will launch a new service between Newcastle and Edinburgh calling at several key stations in Northumberland.
Brightline announces plans to reopen new and improved services
Brightline, the only provider of modern, eco-friendly, high-speed rail in America, unveiled its plans to resume service in November 2021, with brand new enhancements and upgrades.
Crossrail transfers Paddington Elizabeth line station to TfL
The station becomes the latest addition to the now six stations transferred from Crossrail to Transport for London (TfL), which will operate the new transformational Elizabeth line.
Transport for Wales signs contract to purchase engineering firm
Transport for Wales (TfW), the not-for-profit organisation established by the Welsh government, has signed a deal with Colas Rail UK to buy Pullman Rail Limited.
